S 1478
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:55 AM
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The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025 aims to strengthen U.S. efforts to prevent and respond to the unlawful or wrongful detention of American citizens abroad. It establishes a process for designating foreign countries as ‘State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention’ based on various criteria, including support for such detentions. The bill also creates an advisory council to advise on hostage recovery efforts and requires airlines to obtain passenger certification regarding travel advisories for high-risk countries. Finally, it mandates a congressional report assessing the effectiveness of existing agencies involved in hostage affairs and recovery.
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