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119-s-834119th Congress

Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Secure the extradition of U.S. fugitives believed to be sheltering in Cuba. This bill would direct U.S. diplomats and the Attorney General to press Cuba to extradite or return named fugitives like Joanne Chesimard and William Morales and to use reporting and funding levers to get results.

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  • Victims and families would get a formal, sustained U.S. effort to seek return of specific fugitives named in the bill and public tracking of progress.
  • The State Department, in coordination with the Attorney General, would have to raise the issue in bilateral talks and deliver a report to Congress within 180 days and annually thereafter that identifies steps taken, assesses whether Cuba is meeting its treaty obligations, and estimates the number of fugitives in Cuba. Reporting would stop after two consecutive annual reports showing Cuba is complying.
  • The bill would bar use of International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds for activities in Cuba until Cuba meets the bill’s compliance tests and the LIBERTAD Act conditions for resuming economic engagement.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Reports on U.S. fugitives in Cuba

If enacted, the Secretary of State, coordinating with the Attorney General, would raise the issue of U.S. fugitives in talks with Cuba. They would send a report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee within 180 days and each year after. Each report must list steps taken to seek extradition or return of named fugitives (including Joanne Chesimard and William "Guillermo" Morales), say whether Cuba is meeting treaty extradition duties, and estimate how many U.S. fugitives are in Cuba. The reporting ends after two consecutive annual reports that both determine Cuba is returning fugitives.

Block INCLE funding to Cuba

If enacted, the bill would bar U.S. agencies from using money in the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) account for programs in Cuba. The ban would begin upon enactment. It would remain until Cuba is actively returning U.S. fugitives and meets conditions for resuming U.S.–Cuba economic activity, including requirements in the LIBERTAD Act.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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