S. 5243 · 117th Congress
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Coons
- Introduced
- 2022-12-13
- Latest action
- 2022-12-13 · Introduced in Senate
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.