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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024

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The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024 establishes a framework for the U.S. government to designate foreign countries as "State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention" if they engage in or support the wrongful detention of U.S. nationals for political leverage. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to impose sanctions, visa restrictions, travel advisories, and other deterrent measures against designated countries, and requires the State Department to develop strategies to prevent such detentions and improve support for affected U.S. nationals. It also creates an advisory council and establishes timelines for determining whether detentions are unlawful or wrongful.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
s
Introduced
November 18, 2024
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
November 18, 2024— Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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