# 119-hr-9202: Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act

119-hr-9202, Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-06-28).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9202
- Congress: 119
- Title: Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-28

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1518: New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9202 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9202)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-1518: New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1518)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9202 (as of 2026-06-28).