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A joint resolution to provide for the designation of September 15, 1989, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".

Public Law 101-65 · S.J.Res. 129 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jul 28, 1989 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Sen. Robert Dole (R-KS)

Cosponsors (56): Sen. George Mitchell,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Designates September 15, 1989, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

  • Post Office and Civil Service Committee · House · discharged from, referred toSubcommittee: Census and Population Subcommittee
  • Judiciary Committee · Senate · discharged from, referred to
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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.

  1. Jul 28, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-65.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jul 20, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jul 17, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  7. FloorFloor · Mr. Sawyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  9. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  10. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Census and Population Subcommittee of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Census and Population Subcommittee of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  12. Jul 13, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Judiciary Committee
  14. May 10, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
  15. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.