National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015
Public Law 114-147 · H.R. 1670 · 114th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Apr 29, 2016 · Congress
Sponsor: Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA-8)
Cosponsors (45): Rep. Dan Benishek, Rep. Rob Bishop,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.
(Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services.
All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.
Committees
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 885Identical bill
National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.
- Apr 29, 2016Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 114-147.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Apr 19, 2016FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Apr 15, 2016FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 14, 2016FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 4, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Mar 21, 2016FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1670.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Feb 1, 2016CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 114-410.
- Dec 2, 2015CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Mar 26, 2015CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.