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HB2619Introduced in the House

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

Introduced

Introduced by Michael Baumgartner, District WA-5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To require a report on sanctions under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.

April 9, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred 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.

  3. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.

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