A resolution recognizing the first commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Last Action
- 12/14/2023
Actions
- 2023-03-09Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.
- 2023-03-09Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
- 2023-03-09Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
- 2023-03-08Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2023-02-16Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2023-02-16Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-09 (25)
Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023
This bill authorizes travel assistance and mental health support to U.S. nationals wrongfully or unlawfully detained abroad and to certain family members of such individuals.
For wrongfully or unlawfully detained U.S. nationals, the bill authorizes the Department of State to provide compensation and assistance if needed for return travel to the United States after their release. The bill also authorizes mental health support for such individuals and certain family members of such individuals.
For certain family members or representatives of such detained individuals, the State Department must provide financial assistance to cover travel and lodging expenses for meeting with the U.S. government if (1) such financial assistance is requested, and (2) the family members or representatives live more than 50 miles from Washington, DC.
Cosponsors (4)
- James Risch (R-ID)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Family services
- Mental health
- Transportation costs
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