Session 117

HR 9520

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2022

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Session 117

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Session 117

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This bill designates Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day as an annual observance, encouraging the President to issue a proclamation and calling for public ceremonies. It also officially recognizes the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as a symbol of the United States' commitment to supporting American citizens held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. The flag will be displayed at several federal locations on specific days, including Flag Day, Independence Day, and when a returned citizen or a deceased citizen is recognized.

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2022-12-13House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.

2022-12-13House

2022-12-13

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2022-12-13

Introduced in House

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HR 9520

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