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Prioritizing the return of Americans held captive or wrongfully detained abroad.

The U.S. Senate formally commemorates victims of hostage-taking and reaffirms that bringing home American citizens held captive abroad is a top national security priority. This means the U.S. government commits to dedicating adequate resources and taking all necessary steps to protect Americans traveling internationally and deter their use as political tools. This resolution strengthens the commitment to preventing international hostage-taking.
Key points
The U.S. government commits to treating the return of kidnapped or wrongfully detained citizens as the highest priority in foreign and security policy.
Support for strengthening and properly resourcing the specialized government teams (the 'hostage enterprise') responsible for negotiations and recovery.
Confirmation that the use of Americans as political pawns by other nations constitutes a grave threat to national security and traveling citizens.
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Print number: 118_SRES_805
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_805.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government commits to treating the return of kidnapped or wrongfully detained citizens as the highest priority in foreign and security policy.
  • Support for strengthening and properly resourcing the specialized government teams (the 'hostage enterprise') responsible for negotiations and recovery.
  • Confirmation that the use of Americans as political pawns by other nations constitutes a grave threat to national security and traveling citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6468-6469)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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