Skip to main content
HOUSE 1579116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

National POW/MIA Flag Act

Last Action
4/8/2019

Actions

  • 2019-04-08Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • 2019-03-07Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-03-07Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-07 (00)

National POW/MIA Flag Act

The bill changes the days on which the POW/MIA flag is required to be displayed at specified locations to all days on which the U.S. flag is displayed. (Current law requires the POW/MIA flag to be displayed only on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day.)

Cosponsors (20)

  • Jack Bergman (R-MI)
  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
  • JOHN LARSON (D-CT)
  • Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • FRANK PALLONE (D-NJ)
  • Mary Scanlon (D-PA)
  • Tom Cole (R-OK)
  • Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
  • Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
  • Tom Malinowski (D-NJ)
  • JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
  • TJ Cox (D-CA)
  • Angie Craig (D-MN)
  • Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
  • Andy Kim (D-NJ)
  • Max Rose (D-NY)
  • Al Lawson (D-FL)
  • Mark Amodei (R-NV)
  • Jim Costa (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Commemorative events and holidays
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • National symbols
Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.