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No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act: New Rules for Iran

This act aims to strengthen actions against the taking of U.S. citizens hostage abroad, particularly by Iran. It introduces new reporting requirements on Iranian funds and imposes stricter penalties on those responsible for such actions. This could impact travel safety and U.S. foreign policy.
Key points
Requires reporting on the use of $6 billion in Iranian funds to ensure they are not used for non-humanitarian purposes.
Strengthens sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for hostage-taking or wrongful detention of U.S. nationals.
Restricts travel for Iranian diplomats to the U.S. and considers invalidating U.S. passports for travel to Iran.
Enhances international efforts to freeze and seize Iranian assets linked to malign activities.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-16
For 391
Against 34
Abstain 0
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Status:
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5826
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
Voting date: 2024-04-16
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 131
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5826.

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 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires reporting on the use of $6 billion in Iranian funds to ensure they are not used for non-humanitarian purposes.
  • Strengthens sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for hostage-taking or wrongful detention of U.S. nationals.
  • Restricts travel for Iranian diplomats to the U.S. and considers invalidating U.S. passports for travel to Iran.
  • Enhances international efforts to freeze and seize Iranian assets linked to malign activities.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 34 (Roll no. 131). (text: CR H2423-2425)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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