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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.Res. 129

Calling on the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 14, 2018)

Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the federal government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, identify, and account as fully as possible for all U.S. personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts; and (2) all foreign governments with information on such personnel, or with such personnel within their territories, to cooperate fully with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for those American lives.

What just happenedFeb 14, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3](R-TX)Sponsor
120 cosponsors38 D82 R
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  1. Feb 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Feb 14, 2018FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 14, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 75). (text: CR 2/13/2018 H1087)

  4. Feb 14, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 75).(text: CR 2/13/2018 H1087)

  5. Feb 14, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1147)

  6. Feb 13, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Feb 13, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.

  8. Feb 13, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1090)

  9. Feb 13, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  10. Feb 24, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  11. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  12. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 14, 201836

Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the federal government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, identify, and account as fully as possible for all U.S. personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts; and (2) all foreign governments with information on such personnel, or with such personnel within their territories, to cooperate fully with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for those American lives.

Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017

Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the Department of Defense and the federal government, and all foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account for all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel; and (2) all foreign governments with information on missing U.S. personnel, or with missing U.S. personnel within their territories, to cooperate fully with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for all missing U.S. personnel.

Calling on the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government… — Informed