United StatesHouse Bill 3256HR 3256
Lieutenant General Carey Runway Act of 2025
Armed Forces and National Security
6 pages
- house
- senate
- president
Last progress May 7, 2025 (7 months ago)
Introduced on May 7, 2025 by Keith Self
Sponsors
House Votes
Pending Committee
May 7, 2025 (7 months ago)Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Votes
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Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This bill would rename Runway 5L/23R at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina as the “Lieutenant General Carey Runway.” All official references—like in laws, maps, and records—would use the new name after the law takes effect.
It honors Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, a Marine aviator who served in Korea and Vietnam and received major awards, including the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, among others.
- Who is affected: People who use or work at MCAS Cherry Point, local communities, and anyone referencing the runway in documents or maps.
- What changes: The runway’s official name changes to “Lieutenant General Carey Runway”.
- When: The new name applies after the law is enacted.
Text Versions
Text as it was Introduced in House
ViewMay 7, 2025•6 pages
Amendments
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