S. 5243 · 117th Congress · Senate

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

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Dec 13, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. DEC 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Dec 13, 2022

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