Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-07-24T19:00:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4179 Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/24/2025, 7:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4179

The bill H.R. 4179, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 26, 2025, aims to equip the U.S. Government with enhanced capabilities to discourage both state and non-state entities from unjustly holding American citizens for political bargaining. The bill likely includes provisions outlining specific measures or sanctions to be imposed on entities engaging in such actions, with the broader goal of safeguarding U.S. nationals from wrongful detention for political purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4179

Bill HR 4179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2025. Bill HR 4179 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 26, 2025. Bill HR 4179's most recent activity was 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. as of June 26, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4179

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4179

To provide the United States Government with additional tools to deter state and non-state actors from wrongfully detaining United States nationals for political leverage, and for other purposes.