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H.R. 2320: Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

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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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Christopher “Chris” Smith

Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Apr 12, 2019
Length: 5 pages
Introduced
Apr 12, 2019
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Status

Introduced on Apr 12, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on April 12, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis
3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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History

Nov 21, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3585 (113th).
Apr 30, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2189 (114th).
Mar 27, 2017
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1744 (115th).
Apr 12, 2019
 
Introduced

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Signed by the President

H.R. 2320 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 2320. This is the one from the 116th Congress.

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