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119-hr-9202119th Congress

Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Introduced

Summary

Strengthen U.S. extradition information and reporting. This bill would create a regular, mostly unclassified reporting system to track fugitives abroad and push U.S. diplomats to press foreign governments to return them, including seeking the extradition of George Wright.

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  • Families and victims: Requires public information so victims and families see which fugitives are wanted, which countries they live in, and how many cases have been resolved or stalled.
  • Diplomats and senior officials: Directs U.S. ambassadors and other senior officials to prioritize advocacy for extradition requests during meetings with foreign counterparts, with George Wright cited as a specific focus.
  • Congress and oversight: Orders the President to deliver a detailed report within 270 days and then annually to the House and Senate foreign affairs and judiciary committees listing fugitives, diplomatic steps taken, average case duration, outcomes, and barriers.
  • Law enforcement and prosecutors: Produces standardized data on outstanding extradition requests and hurdles so agencies can evaluate and strengthen U.S. extradition efforts.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

NJ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/8/2026

Roll Call Votes

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