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Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day: Recognition and Remembrance

This act establishes an annual Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to commemorate US citizens held abroad. It also designates an official flag to be displayed at key locations, symbolizing the nation's commitment to recognizing and bringing them home. This aims to raise public awareness and support for affected families.
Key points
Establishment of an annual Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to remember US citizens held abroad.
Designation of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as an official symbol, to be displayed at important public locations like the Capitol and the White House.
The flag will be displayed on Flag Day, Independence Day, and when a US citizen returns from or dies in captivity abroad.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1522
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Process start date: 2023-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1522.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an annual Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to remember US citizens held abroad.
  • Designation of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as an official symbol, to be displayed at important public locations like the Capitol and the White House.
  • The flag will be displayed on Flag Day, Independence Day, and when a US citizen returns from or dies in captivity abroad.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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