H.R. 7281: Justice for Shireen Act

This bill, titled the Justice for Shireen Act, mandates a thorough report regarding the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Report Requirements

Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, a report must be prepared and submitted to Congress by the following officials:

• Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Secretary of State
• In consultation with the Attorney General
• Director of National Intelligence
• Secretary of Defense

Contents of the Report

The report is required to include:

• Identification of Responsible Parties: A listing of individuals and entities who either carried out, participated in, were complicit in, or were otherwise responsible for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
• Involvement of U.S. Resources: Identification of any U.S. defense materials, funds, or services that may have been implicated in her death.
• Supporting Documents: Any relevant unredacted reports, including those conducted by the U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, will need to be attached to the report.

Public Accessibility

The report must be submitted in an unclassified form and will be made available to the public on the Department of State's website at the same time it is submitted to Congress.

Summary

This bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of Shireen Abu Akleh by forcing a reporting mechanism that illuminates any complicity or involvement by various parties, including U.S. resources, and makes the findings publicly accessible.

Relevant Companies

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