To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff, or the kidnapping and murder of any other citizen of the United States by a foreign terrorist organization.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 20, 2014)
Directs the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, or Steven Sotloff or the kidnapping and murder of any other U.S. citizen by a foreign terrorist organization.
Limits to $5 million the total amount of rewards offered in connection with the kidnapping and murder of any such individual.
What just happenedNov 20, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2014
- Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 20, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House