Introduced
September 17, 2026
Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Walkinshaw) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the third Friday of September should be recognized as “National POW/MIA Recognition Day”.
- (1) acknowledges that the Federal Government has the moral obligation to fully account for United States POW/MIA and to mitigate the number of POW/MIA in future conflicts;
- (2) expresses sincere gratitude to the POW/MIA of every conflict who selflessly, bravely, and boldly fought for the freedoms Americans have today at the cost of their own lives;
- (3) expresses support for the designation of “National POW/MIA Recognition Day”; and
- (4) encourages all Americans to properly honor the service and sacrifice of all POW/MIA on such day by—
- (A) participating in POW/MIA commemorative celebrations in local communities;
- (B) appropriately displaying the POW/MIA flag; and
- (C) performing acts of good will, compassion, and service for the family members of POW/MIA.