Federal · Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

22 U.S.C. § 1741c: Report on strategies for reducing likelihood of United States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or taken hostage

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The Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs must submit a classified report to the President and Congress within 60 days proposing strategies to reduce unlawful detention and hostage-taking of U.S. nationals abroad.

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Not later than 60 days after December 23, 2024 , the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in coordination with the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, the Hostage Response Group, and relevant agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the President and Congress a classified report that identifies and recommends options and strategies to reduce the likelihood of United States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or taken hostage.

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