No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act requires a 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 cases of U.S. nationals detained in Iran, determine if foreign persons are responsible for such actions, and consider restricting travel for Iranian diplomats to the United Nations. Finally, it calls for reports on blocked Iranian assets and the potential invalidation of U.S. passports for travel to Iran.
Key provisions
- Requires a report on $6 billion in funds transferred from Iran to Qatar and assesses their use.
- Directs the President to review past cases of U.S. nationals detained in Iran and identify responsible foreign persons.
- Mandates a review of sanctions under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act.
- Requires the President to limit travel of Iranian diplomats to the United Nations.
- Calls for reports on blocked Iranian assets globally.
- Directs the Secretary of State to determine if passports should be invalidated for travel to Iran.
- Requires a strategy to deter hostage-taking by adversaries.
- Defines key terms used in the Act.
Who is affected
- United States Government
- Iran
- Qatar
- Foreign Persons (specifically those linked to Iran)
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Cosponsors
Doug LaMalfa
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