Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025

3/13/2025, 5:21 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 657, also known as the "Retirement Security for Detainees Act," is a proposed amendment to the Social Security Act that aims to provide retirement benefits to US nationals who were unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.

The bill seeks to address the financial hardships faced by individuals who have been subjected to such traumatic experiences by ensuring that they are able to receive the retirement benefits they are entitled to under the Social Security Act.

If passed, the bill would require the Social Security Administration to establish a process for identifying and verifying individuals who have been unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and to ensure that they receive the appropriate retirement benefits. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 657 is to provide a measure of financial security and support to those who have endured such harrowing experiences, and to ensure that they are able to retire with dignity and peace of mind.
Congress
119

Number
S - 657

Introduced on
2025-02-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/20/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 657, also known as the "Retirement Security for Detainees Act," is a proposed amendment to the Social Security Act that aims to provide retirement benefits to US nationals who were unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.

The bill seeks to address the financial hardships faced by individuals who have been subjected to such traumatic experiences by ensuring that they are able to receive the retirement benefits they are entitled to under the Social Security Act.

If passed, the bill would require the Social Security Administration to establish a process for identifying and verifying individuals who have been unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and to ensure that they receive the appropriate retirement benefits. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 657 is to provide a measure of financial security and support to those who have endured such harrowing experiences, and to ensure that they are able to retire with dignity and peace of mind.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide retirement security to United States nationals who were unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

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Recent Activity

Latest Action2/20/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.