Pennsylvania Senate Resolution Recognizes September 18, 2026, as POW/MIA Recognition Day

Original title: A Resolution recognizing September 18, 2026, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action · September 24, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026Sponsors: Tracy Pennycuick and 22 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Pennsylvania Senate designates September 18, 2026, as " Recognition Day" to honor prisoners of war, missing service members, and their families.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal day of state observance and public awareness for missing and captured service members without altering state funding, taxes, or government services.

Background

Pennsylvania observes POW/MIA Recognition Day annually on the third Friday in September pursuant to the act of June 11, 1992 (P.L. 301, No. 50). context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

families of missing service personnel

Families of service members listed as POW or MIA receive formal state recognition and community support through the designated observance day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 367 do?

It officially recognizes September 18, 2026, as " Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania.

Does this resolution change state funding or create new mandates?

No, it is a commemorative resolution that does not alter state funding, programs, or government services.

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

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Sep 24, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaCommittee
Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026

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