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H.Res. 129 (115th)

Calling on the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world.

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Introduced

15 February 2017

Last action

14 February 2018 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the Department of Defense and the federal government, and all foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account for all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel; and (2) all foreign governments with information on missing U.S. personnel, or with missing U.S. personnel within their territories, to cooperate fully with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for all missing U.S. personnel.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 February 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 February 2018

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 February 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 February 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1090)

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 February 2018

    Floor

    Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 February 2018

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 February 2018

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 February 2018

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 75). (text: CR 2/13/2018 H1087)

    Source: Floor

  13. 14 February 2018

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 75).(text: CR 2/13/2018 H1087)

    Source: Floor

  14. 14 February 2018

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1147)

    Source: Floor

Votes

14 February 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 411 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 19

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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