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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 9, 2025
BillsInternational AffairsH.R. 2619Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 2619Out of CommitteeInternational Affairs

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA)12 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 3, 2025
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Apr 3
House committee
Apr 9
3
House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared committee. Awaits a vote on the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (12)

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1 Democrat, 11 Republicans (of 12 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 9
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
Apr 9
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
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.
Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
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.
Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 9
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
Apr 9
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 3
HOUSEReferred 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.
Apr 3
HOUSEReferred 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.
Apr 3
Introduced in House
Apr 3
Introduced in House

All 12 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 11 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (11)
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