S 5117 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act

This bill requires the U.S. government to actively pursue the extradition of specific fugitives from the United States who are believed to be living in Cuba, including Joanne Chesimard (convicted of murdering a trooper) and William Morales (linked to bombings). It mandates an annual report from the Secretary of State to Congress detailing efforts to secure their return and determining if Cuba is fulfilling its extradition treaty obligations. The bill also prohibits using certain U.S. law enforcement funds for programs in Cuba until Cuba complies with these extradition requirements. The bill directly affects U.S. diplomatic and law enforcement efforts regarding Cuba and the return of fugitives facing U.S. criminal charges.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024 Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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