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DE HCR31
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to require the Department of Defense to restore "Prisoner of War" (POW) and "Missing in Action" (MIA) as official casualty status designations for military personnel
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Expresses concern that the Department of Defense currently uses only "Missing/Captured" terminology instead of the traditional POW and MIA classifications
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Argues that the "Missing/Captured" designation fails to provide proper respect for service members who risk their lives for the nation
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Recognizes that the terms "Prisoner of War" and "Missing in Action" hold special significance for veterans and military families
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Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to all members of Delaware's Congressional Delegation upon passage
Legislative Description
Urging Congress To Require The United States Department Of Defense To Designate "prisoner Of War" And "missing In Action" Into The Casualty Status And Category Classification For Military Personnel.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/24/2010