H.R. 2619 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Apr 3, 2025
119th Congress
1st SessionH. R. 2619
1st SessionH. R. 2619
A BILL
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA-5) · Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 9, 2025: “Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.”
Sections
Sections · 11
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2FindingsNo change
- Sec. 3Statement of policyNo change
- Sec. 4Report and certification on restricted Iranian funds released to QatarNo change
- Sec. 5Review and determination and reports on sanctions under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability ActNo change
- Sec. 6Requirement to limit travel of Iranian diplomats at the United NationsNo change
- Sec. 7Report on blocked Iranian assetsNo change
- Sec. 8Report on international efforts to freeze and seize Iranian assetsNo change
- Sec. 9Determination and report on invalidating United States passports for travel to IranNo change
- Sec. 10Strategy to deter hostage-takingNo change
- Sec. 11DefinitionsNo change