H.R. 6698 (112th): Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act

Introduced:
Dec 20, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 20, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 20, 2012
Referred to Committee Dec 20, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters.

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Last updated Dec 20, 2012.
4 pages

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12/20/2012--Introduced.
Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act - Directs the President to report to Congress regarding:
(1) the number of fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and a list of such countries;
(2) diplomatic and other efforts the United States has undertaken to secure the return of such fugitives;
(3) the average length of time these cases have been outstanding;
(4) how many of these cases have been resolved to the satisfaction of the United States;
(5) factors that have been barriers to the resolution of such cases; and
(6) information on the number of U.S. citizens whose extradition has been sought by other countries during the past five years, a list of those countries seeking extradition, and the outcomes of such requests.

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