New bill aims to help wrongfully-detained Americans upon return to U.S.

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-17

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Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced a new bill aimed at assisting Americans who have been wrongfully detained abroad when they return to the United States. This initiative follows Paul Whelan's five-year detention in Russia, which ended two years ago. Whelan, a former Marine veteran, is collaborating with Rep. Stevens to address the challenges faced by individuals returning from wrongful detentions.
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Story summary

Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran, was wrongfully detained in Russia for over five years before his release two years ago. To assist individuals who face similar situations, he is collaborating with Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan on a new bill aimed at easing the transition back to the U.S. for those who have been wrongfully detained abroad. Whelan and Stevens discuss their proposed legislation in an interview with "The Takeout," highlighting its potential benefits for returning detainees.

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Americans Democratic Marine Russia U.S.

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Narrative

New bill aims to help wrongfully-detained Americans upon return to U.S. Two years after Russia released Paul Whelan from a wrongful detention that lasted over five years, the Marine veteran is working with Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan to try to make life easier for people like him upon their return to the U.S. Whelan and Stevens join "The Takeout" to unpack the proposed legislation.
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New bill aims to help wrongfully-detained Americans upon return to U.S. Two years after Russia released Paul Whelan from a wrongful detention that lasted over five years, the Marine veteran is working with Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan to try to make life easier for people like him upon their return to the U.S. Whelan and Stevens join "The Takeout" to unpack the proposed legislation. asserted
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