S. 769
IntroducedU.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
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Held at the desk.
6/5/2023 • House
Summary
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
This bill designates March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe it. 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.
Passed Senate • 5/31/2023
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 9, 2023
Committee Review
May 31, 2023
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Floor Debate
May 31, 2023
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
June 2, 2023
President
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Related Bills (4)
H.R. 1522
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
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S. 5243
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022