U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022

Summary

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

1. 13 December 2022

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 December 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 13 December 2022 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 December 2022

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 December 2022

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 December 2022

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Sponsors

• Christopher Coons · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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