A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T12:48:44Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2778 A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2778

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 or Steven Sotloff.

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Current Status of Bill S 2778

Bill S 2778 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2014. Bill S 2778 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on September 8, 2014. Bill S 2778's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 19, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2778

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2778

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Criminal justice information and records

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Middle East

- News media and reporting

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2778

A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.