S. 693 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National POW/MIA Flag Act
S. 693 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2019, sponsored by Elizabeth Warren with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 116-67
What it does
National POW/MIA Flag Act The bill changes the days on which the POW/MIA flag is required to be displayed at specified locations to all days on which the U.S. flag is displayed. (Current law requires the POW/MIA flag to be displayed only on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 2, 2019
- Passed the HouseOct 22, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentOct 29, 2019
- Became lawNov 7, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-67. (Nov 7, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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