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Increased Transparency for Americans Detained Abroad

New rules aim to speed up the process of determining if U.S. citizens detained abroad are being held unlawfully. This means families of detainees will be informed more quickly about their loved ones' status, and the government will have to regularly report to Congress on such cases. The goal is to increase the chances of faster release for those wrongfully detained.
Key points
The U.S. government must regularly, every 180 days, review cases of Americans detained abroad for unlawful detention.
Families of detained Americans will be notified of the case status within 30 days of the report being submitted to Congress.
The Secretary of State will have 180 days to make an unlawful detention determination, unless it jeopardizes the detainee's safety or U.S. interests.
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Print number: 118_HR_10168
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2024-11-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Detainee Transparency and Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10168.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government must regularly, every 180 days, review cases of Americans detained abroad for unlawful detention.
  • Families of detained Americans will be notified of the case status within 30 days of the report being submitted to Congress.
  • The Secretary of State will have 180 days to make an unlawful detention determination, unless it jeopardizes the detainee's safety or U.S. interests.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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