H.R.2894: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the maximum amount of an award paid under the Department of State rewards program in connection with the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Sept. 14, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 2001

Bill Summary

Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 with respect to the reward paid to an individual under the Department of State's reward program for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any individual in connection with acts of international terrorism against U.S. persons or property or with certain narcotics-related offenses. Increases from $5 million to $25 million the reward paid in connection with the terrorist...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sept. 14, 2001

Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

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