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HR 9202·Federal·house

Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act

In CommitteeFiled Jun 8, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jun 8, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the President to deliver a report within 270 days and then each year about fugitives abroad that the United States wants to extradite, the diplomatic steps taken, and the outcomes. It also states that U.S. ambassadors should make extradition advocacy a top priority, highlighting the case of George Wright. The goal is to give Congress the data it needs to improve the nation’s ability to bring fugitives to justice.

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