[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 135 (Friday, September 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1327]
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                  PERPETUAL POW/MIA STAMP ACT OF 2015

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 2015

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor our nation's POWs 
and MIA service members.
  Today is National Prisoner of War, Missing in Action Day. As Vice-
Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs I am constantly in 
awe of the sacrifices and efforts that have been made on behalf of our 
great country by the men and women who have worn the uniform of our 
Armed Services.
  Tragically, according to the Department of Defense, more than 83,000 
service members remain missing since World War II. These individuals 
represent a unique segment of the men and women who serve or have 
served in the Armed Forces--men and women who are missing or captured, 
unable to come home.
  I am proud to introduce H.R. 3558, legislation to create a forever 
stamp depicting the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
  This bill will help demonstrate our nation's gratitude to this 
special segment of heroes, both past and present. I am forever grateful 
for their service.

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