Puerto RicoPC 029920th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para establecer la “Ley del Reconocimiento a los Militares Prisioneros de Guerra y Desaparecidos en Acción”; establecer su política pública; ordenar el despliegue de la bandera POW/MIA en ciertos edificios públicos del Gobierno de Puerto Rico; concientizar sobre el significado de este día en las comunidades escolares del Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico; declarar el tercer viernes de septiembre como el “Día de Reconocimiento de los Militares POW/MIA”; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Domingo J. Torres García (PPD), Edgardo Feliciano Sánchez (PPD), Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló (PNP), Joel Franqui Atiles (PNP), Jorge Navarro Suárez (PNP), José E. Torres Zamora (PNP), José F. Aponte Hernández (PNP), Ángel R. Peña Ramírez (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Puerto Rico honors captured and missing troops

The law takes effect immediately upon approval and honors military prisoners of war and those missing in action, known as POW/MIA. It makes the third Friday of September POW/MIA Recognition Day. Puerto Rico's Capitol, National Guard facilities, and Veteran Advocate offices must visibly display the POW/MIA flag whenever they display the U.S. flag. The Department of State, mayor's offices, Education headquarters, and schools must display it on Recognition Day and during listed observance weeks. Those weeks begin the preceding Sunday. The listed observances are American Citizenship Day (March 2), Women Veterans Day (March 9), and Vietnam Veterans Day (March 30); National Borinqueneers Day (April 13), Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May), and Memorial Day (fourth Monday in May); U.S. Independence Day (July 4) and Purple Heart Day (August 7); Puerto Rico Veterans Week (the week containing September 18); and Veterans Month (November), including Veterans Day (November 11). Other government agencies and facilities may display the flag, but must follow the law's display schedule if they do. Responsible offices must keep flags in good condition, replace worn flags, and display and store them respectfully under applicable flag laws. They must light flags at night and remove them during damaging weather unless the flags are made for all-weather use. When possible, they must use the same flagpole and display method as the U.S. flag. Employees cannot be required to report to work solely to display the POW/MIA flag.

Schools teach about captured and missing troops

Puerto Rico's Department of Education must hold at least one school-community activity each year on the third Friday of September. Activities must fit each grade level and explain the POW/MIA flag, military-family experiences, and the importance of military service. Educators must receive training to address the needs of students from military families. The Department may consult the Veteran Advocate's office on the content. That office must also include POW/MIA education in all its activities, talks, and conferences. It must promote public education about oversight and compliance with the law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Domingo J. Torres García

    PPD • House

  • Edgardo Feliciano Sánchez

    PPD • House

  • Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló

    PNP • House

  • Joel Franqui Atiles

    PNP • House

  • Jorge Navarro Suárez

    PNP • House

  • José E. Torres Zamora

    PNP • House

  • José F. Aponte Hernández

    PNP • House

  • Ángel R. Peña Ramírez

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

  • Carmen Medina Calderón

    PNP • House

  • Gretchen M. Hau -

    PPD • House

  • Jerry Nieves Rosario

    PNP • House

  • Ricardo R. Ocasio Ramos

    PNP • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 67 • No: 5

Senate vote • 11/12/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 23 • No: 2 • Other: 1

House vote • 5/27/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 44 • No: 3

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    11/18/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    5/27/2025

  • Radicado

    2/3/2025

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