# 117-hr-8651: Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

117-hr-8651, Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8651
- Congress: 117
- Title: Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced: 2022-08-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure their return, and the factors that have prevented the resolution of outstanding cases.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2022-08-02T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8651 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8651)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8651 (as of 2025-11-18).