H.Res. 1630 (111th): Expressing support for National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Introduced:
Sep 16, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL3]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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This simple resolution was agreed to on September 28, 2010. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Sep 16, 2010
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Sep 28, 2010
Cosponsors
52 cosponsors (27D, 25R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

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Last updated Sep 28, 2010.
3 pages

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9/28/2010--Passed House amended. 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. Extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the nation to those who have served the United States in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war. Recognizes and honors the more than 84,000 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families. Recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA organizations in ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of the nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel. Applauds the personnel of the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Armed Forces Identification Laboratory, the Life Sciences Equipment Laboratory, and the military departments for continuing their mission of achieving the fullest possible accounting of all Americans unaccounted for as a result of the previous conflicts of the United States. Calls on all Americans to recognize National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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Summary

H.Res. 1630 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

  • “Recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law (pursuant to section 902 of title 36, United States Code) 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;
  • “Extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the nation to those who have served the United States in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war;
  • “Recognizes and honors the more than 84,000 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families;
  • “Recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA organizations in ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of the nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel;
  • “Applauds the personnel of the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Armed Forces Identification Laboratory, the Life Sciences Equipment Laboratory, and the military departments for continuing their mission of achieving the fullest possible accounting of all Americans unaccounted for as a result of the previous conflicts of the United States; and
  • “Calls on all Americans to recognize National POW/MIA Recognition Day with appropriate remembrances, ceremonies, and activities.”

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