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U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022

3/12/2024, 1:53 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5243

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 5243

Bill S 5243 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2022. Bill S 5243 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2022.  Bill S 5243's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5243

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5243

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes
- Detention of persons
- Human rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5243

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5243

Christopher A. Coons
Christopher A. Coons
DelawareDemocrat
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
FloridaRepublican

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