TRUST Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4478

119th Congress

TRUST Act of 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.

Introduced:Jul 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Moore

Representative

Democratic

WI-4

Cosponsors

5

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Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The TRUST Act of 2025 requires the State Department to provide more support and resources for U.S. citizens who are detained or kidnapped overseas. This includes creating a public website with information on legal services, training Foreign Service officers to assist these citizens, and designating special officers to handle hostage situations at diplomatic posts.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorGwen Moore (D-WI)

Introduced7/17/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.

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TRUST Act of 2025

The TRUST Act of 2025 requires the State Department to provide more support and resources for U.S. citizens who are detained or kidnapped overseas. This includes creating a public website with information on legal services, training Foreign Service officers to

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The TRUST Act of 2025 requires the State Department to provide more support and resources for U.S. citizens who are detained or kidnapped overseas. This includes creating a public website with information on legal services, training Foreign Service officers to assist these citizens, and designating special officers to handle hostage situations at diplomatic posts.

Bill Number: 4478
Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: TRUST Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4478
Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Summary: The TRUST Act of 2025 requires the State Department to provide more support and resources for U.S. citizens who are detained or kidnapped overseas. This includes creating a public website with information on legal services, training Foreign Service officers to assist these citizens, and designating

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The TRUST Act of 2025 requires the State Department to provide more support and resources for U.S. citizens who are detained or kidnapped overseas. This includes creating a public website with information on legal services, training Foreign Service officers to assist these citizens, and designating special officers to handle hostage situations at diplomatic posts.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Freeing Americans Detained Abroad Act This bill requires the Department of State to dedicate resources to assist U.S. citizens detained or kidnapped overseas. The State Department must <ul> <li>display, on a public website, a list of resources (including legal services offered pro bono or with payment) that U.S. citizens detained or kidnapped overseas may be eligible to receive;</li> <li>train all Foreign Service officers posted overseas on identifying and assisting detained and arbitrarily detained U.S. citizens; and</li> <li>designate at least one Foreign Service officer at each overseas diplomatic or consular post as a hostage affairs officer. </li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the State Department to create a public website listing resources and services available to U.S. citizens detained or kidnapped abroad
Mandates training for all Foreign Service officers posted overseas on how to identify and assist detained/kidnapped U.S. citizens
Directs the State Department to assign at least one officer at each diplomatic/consular post as a 'hostage affairs officer'

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit U.S. citizens who find themselves detained or kidnapped while traveling or living overseas. By improving access to legal aid and consular support, as well as training diplomatic staff, the bill aims to provide more assistance and protection for these vulnerable Americans. The changes could help secure the release of U.S. hostages and ensure detained citizens receive proper legal representation and consular visits.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4478, 119th Congress (2025). "TRUST Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4478

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