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S 2758 — A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.

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Summary

This bill permits the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of the bill adds a formal statement indicating that the bill was passed by the Senate on April 25, 2018, and includes an attestation from the Secretary. This change clarifies the legislative status of the bill and adds an official record of passage.

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2758 Considered and Passed Senate (CPS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2758 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2758 To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.
2758 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2018 Mrs.
McCaskill (for herself and Mr.
Blunt) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.
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Passed the Senate April 25, 2018.
Attest:
Secretary.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2758 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.
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Sections of law this bill changes

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From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Miscellaneous · 36 U.S.C. ch. 9 1 section
  • § 902 National League of Families POW/MIA flag Amends

    36 U.S.C. § 902

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    (a) Designation.— The National League of Families POW/MIA flag is designated as the symbol of our Nation’s concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing, and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation. (b) Required Display.— The POW/MIA flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in subsection (d) of this section on POW/MIA flag display days. The display serves— (1) as the symbol of the Nation’s concern and commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting of Americans who, having been prisoners of war or missing in action, still remain unaccounted for; and (2) as the symbol of the Nation’s commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting for Americans who in the future may become prisoners of war, missing in action, or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action. (c) Days for Flag Display.— For the purposes of this section, POW/MIA flag display days are all days on which the flag of the United States is displayed. (d) Locations for Flag Display.— The locations for the display of the POW/MIA flag under subsection (b) of this section are the following: (1) The Capitol. (2) The White House. (3) The World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (4) Each national cemetery. (5) The buildings containing the official office of— (A) the Secretary of State; (B) the Secretary of Defense; (C) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and (D) the Director of the Selective Service System. (6) Each major military installation, as designated by the Secretary of Defense. (7) Each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (8) Each United States Postal Service post office. (e) Coordination With Other Display Requirement.— Display of the POW/MIA flag at the Capitol pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of this section is in addition to the display of that flag in the Rotunda of the Capitol pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 of the 101st Congress, agreed to on February 22, 1989 (103 Stat. 2533). (f) Display To Be in a Manner Visible to the Public.— Display of the POW/MIA flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public. (g) Limitation.— This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the POW/MIA flag.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the locations for displaying the POW/MIA flag to include World War I Memorials.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 902(d)(3)

    The World War II Memorial, → The World War I Memorials, the World War II Memorial,

    This change adds the World War I Memorials to the list of locations where the POW/MIA flag must be displayed.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 902(c)(2)(A)

    the World War I Memorials,

    This change specifies that the World War I Memorials are included in the days for flag display.

Action History

  1. Received in the House.

  2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Held at the desk.

  4. Introduced in Senate

  5. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2442-2443; text of measure as passed: CR S2441)

  6. Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2442-2443; text of measure as passed: CR S2441)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2758 do?
This bill permits the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.
Who sponsors S 2758?
S 2758 is sponsored by McCaskill, Claire (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2758?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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