To provide resources for United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery Act to require the Secretary of State to provide financial assistance for travel costs to Washington, D.C. for families of Americans wrongfully or unlawfully detained abroad.
Who Benefits and How
Families of wrongfully detained Americans receive financial support for travel to meet with government officials. The Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs can approve travel assistance for appropriate individuals representing detainees.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State Department bears the cost of travel assistance (air, train, bus, or other transit). Taxpayers fund the expanded family support program.
Key Provisions
- Provides travel assistance for family members to Washington, D.C.
- Covers travel by air, train, bus, or other transit
- Special Presidential Envoy can approve assistance for additional appropriate individuals
- Excludes individuals representing detainees in legal capacity
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Provides travel assistance for families of Americans wrongfully detained abroad to meet with government officials
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Reduce barriers for families of detained Americans to engage with government"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
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