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

This resolution states the House of Representatives' support for recognizing the third Friday of September as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day." It states that the federal government has a moral obligation to fully account for U.S. prisoners of war and missing-in-action personnel and to reduce their numbers in future conflicts. It expresses gratitude to POW/MIA personnel from every conflict. It encourages Americans to honor them by joining local commemorations, displaying the POW/MIA flag, and performing acts of service for their families. The resolution does not create a legal holiday or new requirements.

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Sponsors

• Glenn Thompson Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors