A bill to increase the maximum reward amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros to $100,000,000, which shall be paid out by the Federal Government from all assets being withheld from Nicolas Maduro Moros, officials of the Maduro regime and their co-conspirators.

1/14/2025, 7:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 39

Bill 119 s 39 is a proposed legislation that aims to increase the maximum reward amount for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros to $100,000,000. This reward will be paid out by the Federal Government using assets that are being withheld from Nicolas Maduro Moros, officials of the Maduro regime, and their co-conspirators.

The bill is specifically targeting Nicolas Maduro Moros, who is the current president of Venezuela and has been accused of various human rights violations and corruption. By increasing the reward amount to $100,000,000, the bill aims to incentivize individuals to come forward with information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of Maduro and his associates.

The funds for the reward will be sourced from assets that have been seized from Maduro, his officials, and their co-conspirators. This is a strategic move to not only bring justice to those involved in illegal activities but also to utilize the seized assets for a beneficial purpose. Overall, Bill 119 s 39 is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to hold Nicolas Maduro Moros and his regime accountable for their actions and provide a substantial reward for individuals who assist in bringing them to justice.

Congressional Summary of S 39

Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act of 2025 or the STOP MADURO Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State to pay a reward of up to $100 million for certain information directly leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros.

For example, under the bill, the State Department may pay such a reward to one or more individuals who furnish information directly leading to Maduro's arrest and conviction in any country for specified narcotics-related offenses.

The bill also requires that any such payment come solely from the liquidation of assets that the U.S. President or the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has withheld pursuant to specified laws and executive orders from Maduro, officials of the Maduro regime, and their co-conspirators.

Current Status of Bill S 39

Bill S 39 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 39 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025. Bill S 39's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 9, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 39

A bill to increase the maximum reward amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros to $100,000,000, which shall be paid out by the Federal Government from all assets being withheld from Nicolas Maduro Moros, officials of the Maduro regime and their co-conspirators.