The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025 aims to enhance the U.S. government's ability to prevent and respond to the wrongful detention of American citizens by foreign governments or groups. The legislation seeks to deter such actions, particularly when used as political leverage against the United States. Key provisions include the authority for the Secretary of State to designate countries as "State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention." This designation can be made if a country is found to support or engage in the unlawful detention of U.S.