Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1522

Bill 118 HR 1522, also known as the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to designate a day each year as Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, in order to honor and remember individuals who have been taken hostage or wrongfully detained.

The bill highlights the importance of raising awareness about the plight of hostages and wrongfully detained individuals, as well as recognizing the efforts of those who work to secure their release and advocate for their rights. It also aims to provide support and assistance to victims and their families, as well as promote efforts to prevent future incidents of hostage-taking and wrongful detention.

If passed, this bill would require the President to issue a proclamation each year designating a day as Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. This day would serve as a time for reflection, remembrance, and solidarity with those who have been affected by these traumatic experiences. Overall, the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023 seeks to bring attention to the issue of hostage-taking and wrongful detention, and to honor the resilience and courage of those who have endured such hardships. It underscores the importance of upholding human rights and working towards a world where such injustices are not tolerated.

Congressional Summary of HR 1522

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

This bill requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating 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 citizens held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1522

Bill HR 1522 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1522 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2023.  Bill HR 1522's most recent activity was 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. as of March 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1522

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1522

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1522

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023To 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1522

Haley M. Stevens
Haley M. Stevens
Michigan(Democrat)
Zachary Nunn
Zachary Nunn
Iowa(Republican)
J. French Hill
J. French Hill
Arkansas(Republican)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania(Republican)

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