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Trade Agreements to Aid Search for Missing US Service Members

This US Congressional resolution aims to include a clause in future trade agreements with other nations, mandating cooperation in the search and recovery of missing US service members from past wars. This means trade partners will be required to provide access and assistance for these operations, potentially bringing closure to families of the missing by offering hope for their loved ones' recovery.
Key points
All future US trade agreements should include provisions for access and collaboration in searching for missing service members.
This aims to facilitate the recovery and identification of personnel missing from Vietnam, Korea, and World War II.
Countries benefiting from trade agreements with the US will be obligated to support these efforts.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HCONRES_49
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Process start date: 2025-09-19
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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 still missing and unaccounted for 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 119_HCONRES_49.

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 2025-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All future US trade agreements should include provisions for access and collaboration in searching for missing service members.
  • This aims to facilitate the recovery and identification of personnel missing from Vietnam, Korea, and World War II.
  • Countries benefiting from trade agreements with the US will be obligated to support these efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-21.

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