This bill requires the Department of State to dedicate resources to assist U.S. citizens detained or kidnapped overseas. The State Department must
display, on a public website, a list of resources (including legal services offered pro bono or with payment) that U.S. citizens detained or kidnapped overseas may be eligible to receive;
train all Foreign Service officers posted overseas on identifying and assisting detained and arbitrarily detained U.S. citizens; and
designate at least one Foreign Service officer at each overseas diplomatic or consular post as a hostage affairs officer.
Actions
Jul 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.