Washington, D.C. – The For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veterans, today announced its endorsement of H.R. 6355 – the Never Forgotten Korean War POW Act. This legislation, introduced by For Country Caucus member Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18), seeks to amend the Combat Duty Pay Act of 1952 to provide full combat pay for Korean War prisoners of war (POWs).
“We must do right by our Korean War POWs,” said For Country Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Jason Crow (CO-06). “Their service to this country did not end when they were captured or missing-in-action. Their compensation should reflect the entirety of the time they spent in service to this great nation.”
“Today and everyday, I’m working to deliver for the men and women who risked their lives for this country in uniform. Our Korean War POWs are heroes that deserve full recognition for their honorable service,” said Congressman Ryan. “I especially want to thank Ray Mellin and Richard Randazzo for their service to this country, and for their continued advocacy on behalf of their fellow Korean War veterans. Together, we will make sure every veteran gets the benefits they have earned.”
The Combat Duty Pay Act of 1952 currently limits pay to servicemembers who were captured or entered as missing-in-action status while serving in combat in the Korean War to up to four months. H.R. 6355 would adjust this, providing combat pay for each month a veteran was in captivity or missing-in-action status. H.R. 6355 is cosponsored by For Country Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Gonzales and caucus members Congressmen Zach Nunn (IA-03), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Don Davis (NC-01), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24).
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Co-Chaired by Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), the bipartisan For Country Caucus provides principled military veteran members the opportunity to work together across party lines to pass thoughtful legislation in national security, veterans affairs, and national service. Since its founding in 2019, the caucus has advocated for a less polarized Congress that works for — and is trusted by — Americans.