No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

This bill requires the U.S. government to strengthen measures against hostage-taking by Iran and other adversaries. It mandates annual reports on $6 billion in Iranian funds transferred to Qatar (including certifications on humanitarian use), reviews of past hostage cases in Iran to identify individuals for sanctions, and restrictions on Iranian diplomats at the UN who face terrorism-related sanctions. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to evaluate whether U.S. passports should be invalid for travel to Iran due to detention risks, and requires a strategy to deter hostage-taking by U.S. adversaries. These provisions aim to hold accountable those involved in hostage-taking while protecting U.S. citizens.