HJRES 400 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Designating October 27, 1989, as "National Hostage Awareness Day".

Introduced 1989-09-12· Sponsored by Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 101-122.(1989-10-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates October 27, 1989, as National Hostage Awareness Day in recognition of the 42d birthday of Terry Anderson and his fifth year in captivity. States that efforts should be made to have such date declared International Hostage Day by the United Nations. States that all Federal and international agencies should increase efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Lebanon. Calls for prayer on such date for the release of all U.S. and foreign hostages in Lebanon.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans