HR. 2619Reported
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Prohibit payments to hostage-takers by barring ransom-related paydays under federal law
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit payments to hostage-takers by barring ransom-related paydays under federal law
Key points
- Prohibit ransom payments
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-04-09 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArms control and nonproliferationAsiaBank accounts, deposits, capitalCongressional oversightDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign and international banking