II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2776 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Hawley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons who engage in the hostage-taking or wrongful detention of United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.