A bill to require a report on efforts by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages.
3/11/2024, 5:01 PMSummary of Bill S 1428
Bill 118 s 1428, also known as the "Hostage Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to address the issue of Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations capturing and detaining United States citizens as hostages. The bill calls for a report to be compiled on the efforts made by these groups to target and hold American citizens captive.The report would provide detailed information on the tactics and strategies used by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain US citizens, as well as any known instances of Americans being held hostage. It would also assess the impact of these actions on US national security interests and provide recommendations for how the US government can better protect its citizens from being targeted in this way.
The bill highlights the importance of addressing this issue and taking proactive measures to prevent further incidents of Americans being taken hostage by these groups. By requiring a comprehensive report on the situation, lawmakers hope to gain a better understanding of the threats posed by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations and develop effective strategies to combat them. Overall, Bill 118 s 1428 seeks to shed light on the issue of US citizens being captured and detained as hostages by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the safety and security of American citizens both at home and abroad.
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Current Status of Bill S 1428
Bill S 1428 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2023. Bill S 1428 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 3, 2023. Bill S 1428's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of May 3, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1428
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A bill to require a report on efforts by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages.A bill to require a report on efforts by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages.Comments
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