US HB1522 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on March 9 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-03-09 - 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.
Pending: House Oversight and Accountability Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

To 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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Title

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

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History

DateChamberAction
2023-03-09HouseReferred 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.
2023-03-09HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB769 (Related) 2023-06-05 - Held at the desk.
HB2670 (Related) 2023-12-22 - Became Public Law No: 118-31.
SB2226 (Related) 2023-07-27 - Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

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