HR 5772
Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:44 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025, aims to honor Americans held hostage abroad by requiring the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag on specific dates related to past hostage crises and the recent Hamas attack in Israel. It specifically designates November 4th and January 20th (Iranian hostage crisis), August 19th (James Foley’s death), and October 7th (Hamas attack) as key dates for flag display. The bill also encourages federal agencies and local governments to promote the flag’s display on these days.
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Thomas H. Kean
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