WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Co-Chair of the For Country Caucus comprised of military veterans in Congress, introduced H.Res.1485 to pay tribute to the more than 80,000 American servicemembers who remain missing in action from previous conflicts. This resolution would support the designation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday of every September annually.

“Today and every day, we continue to honor and remember the brave American servicemembers missing in action and our nation’s prisoners of war,” said For Country Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Jason Crow (CO-06). “Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

For Country Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and For Country Caucus Members Congresswoman Houlahan (PA-06) and Congressmen Bacon (NE-02), Carbajal (CA-24), Davis (NC-01), Deluzio (PA-17), Ellzey (TX-06), LaLota (NY-01), Mast (FL-21), Pfluger (TX-11), and Waltz (FL-06) all signed on as cosponsors of H.Res.1485. A total of 37 Members of Congress cosponsored the resolution. 

Five organizations have endorsed this resolution, including the Military Officers Association of America, Vietnam Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., the National Guard Association of the U.S., and the Enlisted National Guard Association.

The bipartisan For Country Caucus, Co-Chaired by Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), 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.