H.R. 2619 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
H.R. 2619 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Apr 3, 2025, sponsored by Michael Baumgartner with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- International Affairs
Sponsor
Michael Baumgartner (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6. (Apr 9, 2025)
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- H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
- H.R. 36: MEGOBARI Act
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- S.J.Res. 215: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or…
- S.J.Res. 217: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale…
- H.J.Res. 217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and…
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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