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Read. Follow. Verify.The Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This amendment creates a new independent board to identify, collect, and publicly release government records regarding missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel dating back to December 7, 1941. It mandates that federal agencies search for and transmit these records to the National Archives, with limited exceptions for active investigations or national security concerns.
This legislation establishes a formal process for the federal government to declassify and release records related to missing service members and civilians, potentially providing families with information about their loved ones' fates.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Families of missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel
The Act aims to inform these families about the fate of their missing relatives and the government's accounting process.
Government offices
These entities must search for, identify, and transmit relevant records to the National Archives and comply with Review Board directives.
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
This agency is exempt from certain declassification and transmission requirements for records related to active investigations.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Discoveries
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Mandatory Declassification Timeline
The Act sets a hard 10-year limit for the public disclosure of all records, shifting the burden of proof to the government to justify continued secrecy.
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Sources
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