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H.R. 1670 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

H.R. 1670 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 26, 2015, sponsored by Stephen F. Lynch with 45 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 26, 2015
Co-sponsors
45
Policy area
Congress
Public law
Public Law 114-147

What it does

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 25 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 26, 2015
  • Passed the HouseMar 21, 2016
  • Passed the SenateApr 14, 2016
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 19, 2016
  • Became lawApr 29, 2016

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-147. (Apr 29, 2016)

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Committees

  • Committee on House Administration

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1670 (114th Congress): National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-1670/national-pow-mia-remembrance-act-of-2015 (accessed 2026-10-17).