Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

36 U.S.C. § 148

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day

(a)

Designation .—

March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.
(b)

Proclamation .—

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, § 1804(a)(1)(A)(ii)137 Stat. 686(Added , , .)