HR4650Referred to Committee

Safe Return Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-23
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (600 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-07-23

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish procedures and protections for American citizens who want to return to the United States from conflict zones or countries where they may have been detained or held against their will. It would require the State Department to assist in facilitating safe returns and provide support services to help these individuals reintegrate into American society. The bill affects U.S. citizens abroad, their families, and government agencies involved in international affairs and consular services.

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