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S. 1478 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the Senate, Apr 10, 2025

119th Congress
1st SessionS. 1478

A BILL

Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025

In the SenateNo vote yet

Sponsor: Sen. James E. Risch (R-ID) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · International Affairs · 2 versions of the text

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Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 18, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.”

Sections

The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.

Sections · 1
Title I — Deterring and preventing unlawful or wrongful detention · 2
Title II — Strengthening processes and services for hostages and unlawful or wrongful detainees · 2