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Trade Agreements to Aid Search for Missing US Service Members

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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Additional Information
Print number: 116_HCONRES_42
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Process start date: 2019-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_42.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-05-22.

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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

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

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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