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HOUSE 2320116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

Last Action
4/12/2019

Actions

  • 2019-04-12Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2019-04-12Introduced in House
  • 2019-04-12Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-12 (00)

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure their return, and the factors that have prevented the resolution of outstanding cases.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Albio Sires (D-NJ)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • International organizations and cooperation
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