Bill Overview
Title: To designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes.
Description: This bill designates the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force located at 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, Georgia (or any successor location), as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force of the United States.
Sponsors: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Target Audience
Population: Visitors, staff, and associates of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Estimated Size: 450000
- The Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is located in Pooler, Georgia; primarily those who visit or work at the museum would be directly impacted.
- The museum is likely visited by tourists, aviation enthusiasts, historians, veterans, and educators interested in the history of the Eighth Air Force.
- School groups and educational programs conducted at the museum would be impacted, reaching young audiences and educators.
- The designation may affect local businesses and services due to potential increases in tourism.
- The museum staff, including employees and volunteers, will experience changes due to the new designation.
Reasoning
- Since the policy simply designates the museum and has a budget of $0, the direct financial impact is limited. Hence, it mostly affects those who are physically engaged with or interested in the museum.
- The policy does not allocate funds for direct improvements or marketing, thus limiting the long-term effects on broader populations.
- The impact largely focuses on local and direct affiliations such as museum staff, nearby businesses, and regular visitors like veterans or school groups.
- The commonness score reflects how frequent such profiles are in the US, with those living near or involved with the museum being less common overall.
- The Cantril wellbeing scores help measure the perceived quality of life and satisfaction before and after the policy.
- Given no additional funding, the impact on the wider national population remains minimal since it doesn't alter public funding or initiate further programs.
Simulated Interviews
History Teacher (Savannah, Georgia)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think the designation is great recognition for the museum.
- It might help in securing future funds or exposure.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Retired Veteran (Charleston, South Carolina)
Age: 67 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The designation shows national appreciation for our service.
- It should bring more attention to the stories of the Eighth Air Force.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Tourism Blogger (Atlanta, Georgia)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could marginally increase tourism traffic to the museum.
- I hope it leads to more promotional events.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
College Student (New York, New York)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm aware of military museums but haven't visited this one due to distance.
- The designation sounds prestigious, though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Museum Curator (Savannah, Georgia)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This recognition is a morale booster for our museum team.
- Hopefully, it helps in future grant applications.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 10 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 9 |
Travel Agent (Orlando, Florida)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I might start including this museum more in travel itineraries.
- Designation could attract clients interested in military history.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Restaurant Owner (Columbus, Georgia)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this brings in more visitors, boosting business.
- It's an added point to promote the location.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
History Enthusiast (Houston, Texas)
Age: 45 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The official designation makes it more enticing to visit.
- I plan to include it in my itinerary.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Age: 70 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad they're being recognized nationally.
- It could mean more visitors and support.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Graduate Student (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an important recognition for a pivotal part of history.
- The designation might boost the museum's reputation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Key Considerations
- The designation could lead to increased prestige and visibility for the museum, potentially increasing visitor numbers.
- Small shifts in local economic activity could result from increased tourism revenues affecting nearby businesses and services.
- Federal involvement might elevate the museum's status, but additional federal funding or support is not guaranteed by the designation itself.