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HR 2619 Cleared committee

Requires the President to report on Iran-related hostage-taking sanctions and on $6 billion in restricted Iranian funds moved to Qatar, and requires the Secretary of State to determine whether U.S. passports should be invalidated for travel to Iran.

Official title: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
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House
Introduced 03-APR-2025
Referred 03-APR-2025
Approved by committee 09-APR-2025
Key points
  • Requires reports every 180 days for six years on $6 billion in restricted Iranian funds moved from South Korea to Qatar, with certifications on whether any were used for non-humanitarian purposes.
  • Requires annual reviews of hostage-taking and wrongful detention cases in Iran, determinations on responsible foreign persons, and reports stating whether sanctions were imposed or waived.
  • Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should invalidate U.S. passports for travel to Iran, and requires annual reports on travel restrictions for Iranian diplomats at the United Nations.
  • Requires a strategy to deter wrongful detention and hostage-taking, including penalties and U.S. policies barring ransom payments.
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Committee referrals (2) Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) Cosponsors · 13
■ 12 R■ 1 D
1 Democrat