New rules and reports would aim to stop Iran from taking U.S. hostages and limit diplomat travel.
This bill, called the "No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act," would make new rules to stop countries like Iran from taking U.S. citizens hostage. It would require the President and Secretary of State to create reports on these efforts. The bill would also look closely at $6 billion in Iranian funds and make it harder for some Iranian diplomats to travel to the U.S. for United Nations work. It would also consider if U.S. citizens should be restricted from traveling to Iran if it's too risky.
Today, the U.S. has general authority to sanction hostage-takers and restrict visas. This bill would add specific, regular reporting requirements for the President and Secretary of State on Iranian funds, hostage cases, and sanctions. It would also explicitly deny U.S. visas to Iranian diplomats sanctioned for terrorism or WMD proliferation. Additionally, it would require the Secretary of State to consider invalidating U.S. passports for travel to Iran due to safety concerns.
HR 2619 · 119th Congress · April 3, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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