Pub. L. 117-273 - War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act

117th Congress

Affects: 22 U.S.C. §§ 2708

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act”.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF STATE REWARDS PROGRAM.

Paragraph (10) of section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)) is amended by striking “defined under the statute of such tribunal;” and inserting the following:

“(A) the statute of such country or tribunal, as the case may be; or

“(B) United States law;”

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4250:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Sept. 28, considered and passed House.

Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate.