H.R. 2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-09 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jared Moskowitz | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Mark E. Amodei | R NV (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] | R CA 2025-04-08 |
| Richard McCormick | R GA 2025-04-08 |
| Ken Calvert | R CA 2025-04-09 |
| Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. | R PA 2025-04-14 |
| James R. Baird | R IN 2025-04-24 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-10-08 |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | R NJ 2025-11-17 |
| Abraham J. Hamadeh | R AZ 2026-01-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2619 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2619?
H.R. 2619 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2619 are available on congress.gov.
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