SB769: U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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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SB769: U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Christopher Coons
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Marco Rubio
Jeanne Shaheen
Lindsey Graham