National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

Bill 114 hr 1670, also known as the National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation that aims to honor and remember prisoners of war (POWs) and service members missing in action (MIAs) from past conflicts. The bill requires the display of the POW/MIA flag at certain federal properties on designated days, such as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

The bill also mandates that the POW/MIA flag be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties, including the White House, the Capitol, the Pentagon, and various national cemeteries. Additionally, the bill encourages state and local governments, as well as private organizations, to display the POW/MIA flag on designated days.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct an annual review of the efforts to recover and identify the remains of missing service members. This review includes assessing the effectiveness of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and making recommendations for improvements. Overall, the National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015 seeks to ensure that the sacrifices and service of POWs and MIAs are never forgotten. By requiring the display of the POW/MIA flag at federal properties and promoting efforts to recover and identify missing service members, this bill honors the commitment and bravery of those who have served our country.