H.R.5772

Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025

Introduced·10/17/25

The Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025 mandates the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag on key historical dates.

The Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025 amends title 36, United States Code, to require the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag to be displayed on specific days. These include any day the United States Flag is displayed at certain locations, such as Department of State and Department of Justice buildings, embassies, consulates, and passport offices. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should encourage local and state governments and airports to fly the flag on specified days, including key dates in hostage and wrongful detention history.

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History

Oct 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Oct 17, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.