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119-hres-1566119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".

Sponsored By: Representative Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would designate the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Recognition Day and urges Americans to honor prisoners of war and missing service members. This resolution highlights Department of Defense data showing more than 80,000 unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, notes roughly 75 percent are in the Asia-Pacific, recalls the POW/MIA flag's history, and encourages public commemorations, flag displays, and acts of support for families.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

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