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22 U.S.C. 1741c–1: Report on strategies for reducing likelihood of United States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or taken hostageText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 23-PROTECTION OF CITIZENS ABROAD
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§1741c–1. Report on strategies for reducing likelihood of United States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or taken hostage

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.

( Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title III, § 305A , as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXVII, § 7702 , Dec. 23, 2024 , 138 Stat. 2553 .)