[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 149 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H7845-H7846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

  (Ms. PORTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, more than 81,000 servicemembers have been

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designated as prisoners of war or missing in action. On September 16, 
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we recognize their heroism.
  Some of these great Americans are honored at memorials like the 
Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in my home community of Irvine. 
I have proudly voted to invest in the Defense POW/MIA Accounting 
Agency, which helps fulfill our Nation's promise to leave no 
servicemember behind.
  This key agency is responsible for returning the remains of our 
troops to their loved ones and to a grateful Nation. Supporting our 
Orange County veterans and their families is how we honor their 
service. We cannot and will not forget our troops' sacrifices.
  Mr. Speaker, I will continue working to protect their legacy.

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