U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-5243| Senate
| Updated: 12/13/2022
Christopher A. Coons
Democratic Senator
Delaware
Cosponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
International Affairs
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U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-5243| Senate
| Updated: 12/13/2022
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Christopher A. Coons
Democratic Senator
Delaware
Cosponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional tributesDetention of personsHuman rights