What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HCONRES 42.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-05-22.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hconres42/BILLS-116hconres42ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HCONRES 42

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Trade Agreements to Aid Search for Missing US Service Members

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: All new U.S. trade agreements are intended to include clauses for cooperation in searching for missing service members. This will help locate thousands of service members missing from Vietnam, WWII, and the Korean War, bringing relief to their families.

The U.S. Congress expresses its view that future trade agreements should include provisions for easier search and recovery of service members missing from past conflicts. This aims to give families of the missing a better chance at finding their loved ones and gaining closure, underscoring a national commitment.

Key points

All new U.S. trade agreements are intended to include clauses for cooperation in searching for missing service members.

This will help locate thousands of service members missing from Vietnam, WWII, and the Korean War, bringing relief to their families.

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Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts.

Print number: HCONRES 42

Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Process start date: 2019-05-22

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