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H.R. 4388: Marc Fogel Act

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To amend the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act to require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress information relating to cases of United States nationals detained abroad in which the Secretary has not made a determination or has determined that there is not credible information that the individuals are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully.

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Sponsor and status

Guy Reschenthaler

Sponsor. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jun 27, 2023
Length: 4 pages
Introduced
Jun 27, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Introduced on Jun 27, 2023

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 27, 2023. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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Cosponsors

8 Cosponsors (5 Republicans, 3 Democrats)

Prognosis
12% chance of being enacted (details)
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History

Jun 27, 2023
 
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