H.R. 4250 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act
H.R. 4250 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jun 30, 2021, sponsored by Virginia Foxx with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 117-273
What it does
War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act This bill expands the Department of State's rewards program to authorize rewards for providing information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide as such crimes are defined under the law of an international criminal tribunal, the applicable country, or the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-273. (Dec 27, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 28, 2021 · Passed412–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- War Crimes Rewards Expansion ActHouse · Sep 28, 2021
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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