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Michigan House Bill 6335 Designates the Third Friday of September as POW/MIA Day

Original title: Holidays: other; "POW/MIA Day"; designate as the third Friday in September of each year.

Last action · September 23, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 09/22/2026Sponsors: Veronica Paiz and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 6335 officially designates the third Friday of September of each year as Day to honor missing-in-action and prisoner-of-war military personnel.

Why it matters

Establishes a commemorative state day without altering public funding, state agency duties, or legal requirements for residents.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Indirectly affected

residents of this state

Residents are encouraged to participate in annual commemorative celebrations and display the POW/MIA flag.

Indirectly affected

family members of POW/MIA

Residents are encouraged to perform acts of goodwill, compassion, and service for the family members of POW/MIA.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What date is designated as POW/MIA Day under this bill?
The third Friday of September of each year is designated as Day.
Does this bill mandate specific actions or funding for residents?
No, the bill encourages residents to honor service through community celebrations, displaying the POW/MIA flag, and acts of goodwill, but does not impose mandatory duties or funding changes.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Sep 23, 2026House
    bill electronically reproduced 09/22/2026
  2. Sep 22, 2026HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Government Operations
  3. Sep 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    read a first time
  4. Sep 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

POW/MIA Accounting Agency, United States Department of Defense
OrganizationPOW/MIA Accounting Agency“an agency within the United States Department of Defense reporting missing servi”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Department of Defense“federal department housing the POW/MIA Accounting Agency”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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