S 769 · 118th Congress · International Affairs
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
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EnactedLatest: Held at the desk.(2023-06-05)
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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.…
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Cosponsors (3)
1 Democrat2 Republicans