US lawmakers unveil American hostage task force

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, a bipartisan working group aimed at helping the families of detained US citizens.
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) speaks about his experiences during a trip to Israel and Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of a bipartisan delegation from the House of Representatives, Washington, Jan. 28, 2020.
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) speaks about his experiences during a trip to Israel and Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of a bipartisan delegation from the House of Representatives, Washington, Jan. 28, 2020. - Samuel Corum/Getty Images
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Members of Congress on Thursday announced a dedicated working group aimed at helping Americans unjustly held by hostile governments and terrorist organizations.  

On Thursday, Reps. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the launch of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, which will serve as a resource for families and former hostages.

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