Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation for the contributions to freedom made by…

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Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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House Introduced Sep 14, 2004
House Passed Sep 15, 2004

Recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military installations, and post offices.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 14, 2004

Extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the Nation to those who have served their nation in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war.

Recognizes and honors the more than 88,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families.

Recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA organizations to ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of the Nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Latest action (Sep 15, 2004): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 14, 2004

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House Introduced Sep 14, 2004
House Passed Sep 15, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.