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Trade Agreements Must Aid Search for Missing US Service Members.

Congress states that all future US trade agreements should require partner nations to grant access and collaborate on search and recovery efforts for American service members missing from past wars. This measure aims to streamline the process for defense agencies, which currently rely on complex diplomatic negotiations, ensuring families have a better chance of finding closure. By linking trade benefits to humanitarian cooperation, the US seeks efficient recovery operations.
Key points
Future US trade deals should mandate partner countries' cooperation in locating and recovering missing service members (MIA/POW).
The goal is to simplify recovery operations for thousands of personnel still unaccounted for from conflicts like WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_35
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Process start date: 2021-05-19
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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 117_HCONRES_35.

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 2021-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Future US trade deals should mandate partner countries' cooperation in locating and recovering missing service members (MIA/POW).
  • The goal is to simplify recovery operations for thousands of personnel still unaccounted for from conflicts like WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
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 2026-01-02.

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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Security Economy