Hawaii House Bill HR57

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/5/25
• Refer: 3/14/25
• Report Pass: 3/27/25
• Refer: 3/27/25

Caption

Requesting That The Sheriff Division Of The Department Of Law Enforcement Fly The National League Of Families Of American Prisoners And Missing In Southeast Asia's Flag Year-round At The State Capitol.

Impact

If adopted, HR57 would require a change in the display policy of flags at the Hawaii state capitol, allowing for surrounding communities and visitors to have year-round access to the POW/MIA flag as a constant reminder of the service and sacrifices made by military personnel. The visibility of the flag all year long could help in fostering recognition and engagement within the community regarding the plight of these missing servicemen and their families.

Summary

House Resolution 57 (HR57) requests that the Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement in Hawaii fly the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia's flag year-round at the state capitol. This request is made to honor and acknowledge the sacrifices of American soldiers who were prisoners of war (POW) or are still missing in action (MIA). The resolution emphasizes the importance of the flag as a symbol that represents the commitment of the nation towards recognizing and resolving the fates of these servicemen.

Contention

The discussion around HR57 does not highlight significant points of contention or opposition, as it is primarily a resolution focused on remembrance rather than legislation with policy implications. However, there may be broader debates regarding government resources used for flag displays, and the sufficiency of existing commemorative measures for POW/MIA personnel. Nevertheless, the supportive nature of the resolution aligns with honoring veterans and military history, which typically receives bipartisan support.