Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".
This House resolution expresses the sense that the third Friday of September should be recognized as National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor prisoners of war and missing-in-action military personnel. It cites Department of Defense statistics showing over 80,000 U.S. servicemembers remain unaccounted for across various conflicts, with the majority located in the Asia-Pacific region. The bill acknowledges the federal government's moral obligation to account for these individuals and encourages Americans to participate in local commemorative celebrations, display the POW/MIA flag, and perform acts of service for affected families.
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Introduced Sep 17, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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