Prevent the federal government from making payments to individuals who have taken American citizens hostage.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act?
The No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act is stalled in a House committee where it has remained since April 8, 2025. House committee members must take the next step to advance the bill, but most legislation dies in committee without ever reaching a full vote. This effort has seen no recorded action for 15 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act (H.R. 2619 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5826 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5826 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.