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Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 13, 2022International Affairs
S. 5243

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 13, 2022)

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022

This bill designates March 9 as Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. The bill also designates the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as a symbol of the commitment of the United States to recognizing, and prioritizing the freedom of, citizens and lawful permanent residents held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.

What just happenedDec 13, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 13, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022 — Informed