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U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 12:42 AM

Congressional Summary of S 769

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

This bill designates March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe it. 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.

Current Status of Bill S 769

Bill S 769 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill S 769 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2023.  Bill S 769's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of June 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 769

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 769

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Congressional tributes
- Detention of persons
- Human rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 769

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and 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.

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