HR 2619
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
The No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act requires the President to report on sanctions related to Iran’s hostage-taking and wrongful detention of U.S. nationals. Specifically, it mandates a report on $6 billion in funds transferred to Qatar, assesses whether those funds were used for humanitarian purposes, and reviews cases of hostage-taking by Iran. The bill also directs the President to review past instances of hostage-taking, identify responsible foreign persons, and consider restricting the travel of Iranian diplomats to the United Nations. Finally, it calls for reports on blocked Iranian assets, international efforts to seize those assets, and a strategy to deter future hostage-taking.
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Doug LaMalfa
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