Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a series of forever postage stamps to honor the sacrifices of servicemembers who have been designated prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for, and for other purposes.

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The resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ support for issuing a series of forever postage stamps by the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee.
The stamps are intended to honor servicemembers designated as prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for.
Approximately 80,000 military members have been held captive or remain missing in action.
An estimated 38,000 servicemembers are considered recoverable, emphasizing the need for efforts to locate them.
The resolution highlights the government’s duty to honor these servicemembers and raise public awareness of their status.
It stresses the importance of recognizing these individuals as more than statistics, reminding the public of their sacrifices and the families waiting for their return.
The display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag is mentioned as a symbol of vigilance for those left behind.
The proposed stamps would serve as a reminder of the emotional burden faced by families and the hope for closure.
The resolution specifically mentions the case of Staff Sergeant Matt Maupin, the first American servicemember missing in the Iraq War, as an example of the need for closure for families.
It concludes that issuing these stamps is a fitting and proper tribute to the servicemembers who have been prisoners of war or missing in action.