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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 36, United States Code, to request the President to issue an annual proclamation designating Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, to designate the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as an official symbol to recognize citizens of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the United States Code to request the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a "Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day" to recognize U.S. citizens held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. The bill also designates the "Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag" as the official symbol to recognize these individuals, and requires the flag to be displayed at the Capitol, the White House, and the offices of the Secretaries of State and Defense on certain days, including Flag Day, Independence Day, and any day when a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident returns from or dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
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. (on 03/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1522/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1522/BILLS-118hr1522ih.pdf |
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