Defense bill offers lifeline for returned prisoners, aims to deter hostage-taking Washington ― The draft defense policy bill that the House is set to vote on Wednesday afternoon would allow Americans who have returned after being imprisoned abroad to apply for an official declaration by the federal government that their detention or…

Washington ― The draft defense policy bill that the House is set to vote on Wednesday afternoon would allow Americans who have returned after being imprisoned abroad to apply for an official declaration by the federal government that their detention… #DefenseBill #PrisonerReform #HostagePrevention