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US HR9520

US HR9520
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022


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Introduced
12/13/2022
In Committee
12/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 36, United States Code, to request the Presi- dent to issue an annual proclamation designating Hos- tage and Wrongful Detainee Day, to designate the Hos- tage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as an official symbol to recognize citizens of the United States held as hos- tages or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022, has two key provisions: 1. It requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a "Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day" to call on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 2. It designates the "Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag" championed by the Bring Our Families Home Campaign as the official symbol to recognize U.S. citizens held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad. The bill requires the flag to be displayed at the Capitol, the White House, and the offices of the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense on Flag Day (June 14), Independence Day (July 4), and any other day when a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident returns from being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad, or dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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. (on 12/13/2022)

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