S. 2577

A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

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113th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 2577

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 30, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

AN ACT

To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $5,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a dual United States-Israeli citizen, that began on June 12, 2014.

1.

Rewards authorized

(a)

In general

In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Fraenkel.

(b)

Limit on total rewards

The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.

Passed the Senate July 29, 2014.

Nancy Erickson,

Secretary