HR4179Referred to Committee

Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-26
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

J. French Hill
J. French Hill
Republican · AR · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (600 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Crypto & Digital Assets$3,419k

Full profile: /officials/H001072

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Cosponsors (7)

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Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-06-26

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The government would establish new tools and policies to respond when Americans are wrongfully detained by foreign governments, including diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and legal support for affected individuals and their families. The measure aims to deter countries from arbitrarily imprisoning U.S. citizens and to provide resources for securing their release and compensation. This would primarily affect Americans abroad, their families, and U.S. diplomatic and legal agencies involved in hostage recovery and international negotiations.

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