22 USC 1741c-2 - Coordination with transportation authorities and industry on Department of State travel advisories

U.S Code last checked for updates: Mar 14, 2025

§ 1741c–2.

Coordination with transportation authorities and industry on Department of State travel advisories

(a)

Coordination with the Department of Homeland Security

(1)

In general

(2)

Messaging and guidance

The messaging and guidance described under paragraph (1) may include—

(A)

posters, brochures, and other informational materials;

(B)

web banners or other warnings to be displayed on relevant United States Government websites and webpages;

(C)

verbal warnings at United States international airports to United States nationals whose destinations, to the extent they are discernable, are covered countries; and

(D)

other methods deemed appropriate by the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and representatives of any other Federal agency determined necessary.

(b)

Department of State coordination with United States airlines

(c)

Report

Not later than one year after December 23, 2024, the Secretary of State shall, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and representatives of any other Federal agency determined necessary, submit to Congress a report detailing—

(1)

the additional steps taken to warn United States nationals of the risks of wrongful or unlawful detention and hostage-taking abroad, including those described in this section;

(2)

efforts to improve the visibility and expand the reach of Department of State travel advisories concerning the risks to United States nationals of wrongful or unlawful detention and hostage-taking abroad; and

(3)

additional recommendations on steps the United States Government might take to improve the awareness of United States nationals of the risk of wrongful or unlawful detention and hostage-taking abroad.

(d)

Covered country defined

(Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title III, § 305B, as added Pub. L. 118–159, div. G, title LXXVII, § 7705, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2554.)

cite as: 22 USC 1741c-2