U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
36 U.S.C. § 148
in effect(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.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc36@119-95.zipFetched: 6/5/2026
