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S. 5243

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 12/13/2022•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

12/13/2022 • Senate

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.

Introduced in Senate • 12/13/2022

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Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Democrat • DE

Sponsored 12/13/2022

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

R-FL

Joined 12/13/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

December 13, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in Senate12/13/2022

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1