National POW/MIA Recognition Act of 1997
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 9, 1997)
National POW-MIA Recognition Act of 1997 - Mandates the display of the National League of Families POW-MIA flag on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, National POW-MIA Recognition Day, and on the last business day before each of the preceding holidays, on the grounds or in the public lobbies of: (1) major military installations as designated by the Secretary of Defense; (2) Federal national cemeteries; (3) the national Korean War Veterans Memorial; (4) the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial; (5) the White House; (6) the official office of the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Selective Service System; and (7) U.S. Postal Service post offices.
Repeals provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 relating to the display of the POW-MIA flag.
What just happenedApr 9, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 9, 1997
- Apr 9, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 9, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2901-2902)
- Apr 9, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate