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H.R. 751 (114th)

Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act

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Introduced

5 February 2015

Last action

11 March 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Paul Cook, Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1], Rep. Clawson, Curt [R-FL-19], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5], Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

6 December 2025

Summary

Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act Directs the Department 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, Peter Kassig, or Steven Sotloff or the kidnapping and murder of any other U.S. citizen by a foreign terrorist organization. Limits to $5 million the total amount of rewards offered in connection with the kidnapping and murder of any one such individual. Prohibits such Department from offering a reward under this Act in connection with the kidnapping and murder of any U.S. citizen determined to have been affiliated with or supportive of a foreign terrorist organization.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

    Source: Committee

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