The bill would make the president keep explaining to Congress how Iranian funds, sanctions, and frozen assets are handled in cases tied to U.S. hostages. It also pushes for tighter oversight of Iranian diplomats, reviews of U.S. travel to Iran, and a broader plan to deter hostage-taking.
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No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
Latest action on H.R. 2619: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Americans held by Iran or by people acting for Iran, their families, and officials who handle hostage cases. It also affects Iranian officials and diplomats, banks and governments dealing with Iranian assets, and Americans who may travel to Iran. Congress would get much more information, and the executive branch would have to defend its choices in public reports.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make the government explain, in detail and over several years, how it handles Iranian money, sanctions, and hostage cases involving Americans. That could make it harder for any administration to move funds, ease pressure, or skip sanctions without giving Congress a clear reason. It also could affect travel to Iran, diplomatic access at the United Nations, and how the U.S. works with allies to stop hostage-taking. The biggest real-world effect is more oversight now, with broader policy changes possible later depending on how the executive branch responds.
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Officially: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
The bill would make the president keep explaining to Congress how Iranian funds, sanctions, and frozen assets are handled in cases tied to U.S. hostages. It also pushes for tighter oversight of Iranian diplomats, reviews of U.S. travel to Iran, and a broader plan to deter hostage-taking.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR2619. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Foreign Affairs
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: 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. (4/3/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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