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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Justice for Shireen Act," requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Secretary of State, in consultation with other high-ranking officials including the Attorney General, Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of Defense, to submit a report to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment concerning the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. This report must identify individuals and entities responsible for or complicit in her death, any U.S. defense materials, funds, or services involved, and include relevant unredacted reports, such as those from the U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The report will be made public on the Department of State's website at the same time it is submitted to Congress.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
André Carson (D)*,
Greg Casar (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7281/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7281/BILLS-119hr7281ih.pdf |
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