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To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.

12/29/2022, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9291

Bill 117 hr 9291, titled "To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh," was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of investigating and reporting on the circumstances surrounding the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. Shireen Abu Akleh was a Palestinian-American woman who tragically lost her life under unknown circumstances.

The bill calls for a thorough investigation into the events leading up to Shireen Abu Akleh's death, including any potential human rights violations or misconduct that may have occurred. The report would be required to provide a detailed account of the incident, as well as any relevant information regarding the individuals or entities involved.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability in cases where individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, have lost their lives under suspicious circumstances. By requiring a report on Shireen Abu Akleh's death, lawmakers hope to shed light on the truth and potentially bring justice to her and her family. Overall, Bill 117 hr 9291 seeks to uphold the values of justice and human rights by investigating the death of Shireen Abu Akleh and providing a comprehensive report on the findings.

Congressional Summary of HR 9291

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of State to report to Congress on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. The report shall also be made available to the public on the State Department's website.

(Abu Akleh was a U.S. citizen and journalist who was shot and killed in the city of Jenin in the West Bank in May 2022. At the time of her shooting, Israeli security forces and Palestinians were trading fire in the area.)

Current Status of Bill HR 9291

Bill HR 9291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2022. Bill HR 9291 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 14, 2022.  Bill HR 9291's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of November 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9291

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
48
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9291

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9291

To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.

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