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H.R.1611: Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (9 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill establishes various entities and procedures to address the wrongful detainment of U.S. nationals abroad.The President shall appoint a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The envoy's duties shall include leading diplomatic engagement on U.S. hostage policy and coordinating diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery efforts. The President...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 4, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| March 4, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| April 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| March 7, 2019 |
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.
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| March 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |