Bills · HR 3256
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3256Armed Forces and National Security
Lieutenant General Carey Runway Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a way for the nation to honor its military heroes and preserve their legacies. By renaming a significant feature like a runway at a prominent Marine Corps base, it provides a lasting tribute to Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey's distinguished service, bravery, and leadership.
If this bill becomes law, it serves as a public acknowledgment of the sacrifices and contributions of service members. If it doesn't pass, the runway would retain its current numerical designation, and while General Carey's legacy would still exist, this specific form of public recognition at a site relevant to his career would not occur. It's a symbolic gesture that can inspire current and future service members by reminding them of the valor and dedication of those who came before them.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Names Runway 5L/23R at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, as the "Lieutenant General Carey Runway."
This provision officially changes the name of a specific runway to honor a distinguished military figure.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that all references to the runway in official government documents, maps, and records shall be considered references to the new name.
This ensures the name change is universally recognized and consistently applied across all official government materials.
PROVISION 03
Includes detailed findings about Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey's extensive military career, awards, and service history.
These findings explain the rationale behind the naming, highlighting the honoree's valor and contributions to the nation.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 7
Introduced in House
MAY 7
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3256
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last actionMay 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025
House BillHR 3256Armed Forces and National Security
Lieutenant General Carey Runway Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 7, 2025
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