HR 6342 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to provide for the blocking of assets of any country which violates international law with respect to the arrest or detention of United States citizens, and to provide for the compensation of those citizens from those assets.

Introduced 1980-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1980-01-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the President to prohibit the transfer of all property and assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction belonging to any country violating international law with respect to U.S. citizens held illegally or held hostage. Permits such prohibition to be lifted when such individuals are released and compensated for their illegal detention. Sets forth the amount of compensation.…

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