legislation: 117-s-5243
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| 117-s-5243 | 117 | s | 5243 | U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022 | International Affairs | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 1 | 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. | 2023-09-21T00:45:19Z |