A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4804)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution would express the Senate's sense that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day." It aims to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action who served in various U.S. conflicts. The resolution would encourage Americans to participate in commemorative events, display the POW/MIA flag, and show compassion to the families of POW/MIA.
The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to recognize the service and sacrifice of POW/MIA personnel. It also specifically mentions the Department of Defense and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which track and report numbers related to these servicemembers and civilians. The bill does not create any new government programs or impose any new requirements on individuals or agencies beyond expressing a sense and encouraging actions.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026, by Senator Ashley Moody. It has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As it is a Senate resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would not require House approval. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has just begun the legislative process.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4804)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 869 do?
- This Senate resolution would express the Senate's sense that the third Friday of September should be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day." It aims to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action who served in various U.S. conflicts. The resolution would encourage Americans to participate in commemorative events, display the POW/MIA flag, and show compassion to the families of POW/MIA. The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to recognize the service and sacrifice of POW/MIA personnel. It also specifically mentions the Department of Defense and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which track and report numbers related to these servicemembers and civilians. The bill does not create any new government programs or impose any new requirements on individuals or agencies beyond expressing a sense and encouraging actions. This resolution was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026, by Senator Ashley Moody. It has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As it is a Senate resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would not require House approval. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has just begun the legislative process.
- Has S.Res. 869 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 869. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 869?
- S.Res. 869 was sponsored by Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 869?
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4804) (17 Sep 2026).
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