H.R.5826 — No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
House Roll Call
H.R.5826
| Bill | H.R.5826 — No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 391 / Nay 34 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 176 | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 5826 - No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
The No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act (HR 5826) aims to prohibit U.S. government funds from being used to pay ransoms to individuals or groups that engage in hostage-taking. The bill seeks to deter the practice of paying ransom by ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dollars do not inadvertently support or incentivize hostage-taking activities.
Key Provisions:
- The bill explicitly prohibits any federal agency from providing financial payments or other forms of compensation to individuals or entities involved in hostage-taking.
- It mandates the establishment of a comprehensive reporting mechanism to track any instances of ransom payments made by U.S. persons or entities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it reinforces existing policies regarding the use of federal funds and the prohibition of ransom payments. It empowers the Secretary of State to enforce these provisions and to report to Congress on compliance and enforcement actions.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted include the Department of State and the Department of Treasury, which will oversee the implementation of the bill’s provisions. The bill also implicates any U.S. entities that may be involved in negotiations or payments related to hostage situations.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill is designed to benefit U.S. citizens and entities by reducing the risk of hostage-taking incidents, as it aims to eliminate the financial incentive for such actions. It also seeks to protect U.S. interests abroad by reinforcing a firm stance against ransom payments.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 5826 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for further action will depend on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative processes.
Yea (391)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (34)
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
B
Barbara Lee
K
Katie Porter
R
Rashida Tlaib
