# 119-sres-869: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".

119-sres-869, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-10-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-869
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-04

## Summary

**Designating the third Friday of September as National POW/MIA Recognition Day** would honor U.S. service members who were prisoners of war or who are missing in action. The resolution would note Department of Defense counts of more than 80,000 unaccounted-for personnel, including about 41,000 presumed lost at sea and roughly 38,000 considered recoverable, express gratitude to those who served, support flying the POW/MIA flag, and encourage communities to hold commemorations and assist families.

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4328: FLEX Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-869 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/869)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4328: FLEX Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4328)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-869 (as of 2026-10-04).