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

9/26/2024, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1485

Bill 118 HRES 1485, also known as the "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" bill, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. The purpose of this bill is to designate the third Friday of September as a day to honor and recognize prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIAs).

The bill emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by American service members who have been captured or gone missing while serving their country. It also highlights the need to raise awareness about the ongoing efforts to locate and bring home those who are still unaccounted for.

If passed, this resolution would officially recognize the third Friday of September as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" and encourage all Americans to take part in honoring and remembering these brave individuals. This day would serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military personnel and the importance of never forgetting those who have not yet returned home. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1485 aims to pay tribute to POWs and MIAs, raise awareness about their plight, and show support for efforts to bring them home. It is a bipartisan effort to honor the service and sacrifice of these individuals and ensure that they are never forgotten.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1485

This resolution acknowledges that the federal government has the moral obligation to fully account for U.S. prisoners of war and missing-in-action military personnel (i.e., POW/MIA) and to mitigate the number of POW/MIA in future conflicts. Further, the resolution expresses gratitude to the POW/MIA of every conflict who have fought for American freedoms.

Finally, the resolution expresses support for the designation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1485

Bill HRES 1485 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2024. Bill HRES 1485 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 23, 2024.  Bill HRES 1485's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1485

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
78
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
50
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1485

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1485

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

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