War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act
Official title: “To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes, and for other purposes.”
What this law changes
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How it passed
The House passed it 412 to 9 on September 28, 2021, with 10 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it without objection on December 15, 2022. No individual votes are recorded.
It became law on December 27, 2022.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 198 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| House Democrats | 214 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
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