H.Res. 1566
Recognizes third Friday of September as POW/MIA Day
Says the House supports marking the third Friday of September as a day to honor prisoners of war and service members still missing in action.
- The House expresses support for naming the third Friday of September National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- It encourages people to join local events, display the POW/MIA flag and help families of those missing
- It states the government has a duty to fully account for service members still unaccounted for
- The resolution notes more than 80,000 service members are listed as missing in action
In committee