MichiganMichigan would designate an annual POW/MIA Day in September
Michigan residents would be encouraged to honor prisoners of war and missing service members through local events, flag displays, or service for their families.
What it does
The bill would name the third Friday of September each year POW/MIA Day and encourage residents to mark it with local events, flag displays, or acts of service for POW/MIA families.
Argument forA yearly day with suggested events, flag displays, and acts of service could help residents remember missing service members and support their families.
Argument againstBecause the bill only encourages residents to mark the day, some families may see little public recognition or support in their communities.
More detail
The bill would designate the third Friday of September each year as POW/MIA Day. The designation would apply in Michigan each year. The designated day would be the third Friday of September each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23bill electronically reproduced 09/22/2026Latest
- Sep 22referred to Committee on Government OperationsMinor
- Sep 22read a first timeMinor
- Sep 22introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica PaizIntroduced
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