Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

USA118^th CongressHR-1522| House

| Updated: 3/9/2023

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023 This bill requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating 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 citizens held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9520

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022

Mar 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 9, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-769

Held at the desk.

Bill from Previous Congress
HR 117-9520
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022
March 9, 2023
Introduced in House
March 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 5, 2023
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 118-769
Held at the desk.

International Affairs

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

USA118^th CongressHR-1522| House

| Updated: 3/9/2023

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Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)

Zachary Nunn (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

International Affairs

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