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Rep. Gosar Applauds Senate Re-introduction of Bill to Combat ISIS Terrorists
Washington, DC,
February 25, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and 8 of his colleagues re-introduced the Senate companion version of H.R. 751, the Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act—a bill Congressman Gosar has introduced in the House.
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and 8 of his colleagues re-introduced the Senate companion version of H.R. 751, the Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act—a bill Congressman Gosar has introduced in the House. This legislation would amend the State Department’s Rewards for Justice Program to require the Secretary of State to offer up to $5,000,000 in cash to individuals who provide information leading to the arrest or conviction of any person involved with the kidnapping and murder of American citizens: “I am encouraged to see the Senate again show bipartisan support for this commonsense legislation to fight back against ISIS and other subhuman terrorist groups who kidnap and murder innocent Americans. “My hometown community of Prescott, Arizona, and the rest of the nation, is still mourning the death of Kayla Mueller who was kidnapped and killed by ISIS while serving as a humanitarian aid worker in Turkey. Over the past year, we have witnessed these monsters use whatever despicable means necessary to inflict as much harm on American civilians as possible. “In response, we must continue to improve our strategic efforts and utilize a variety of resources to stay one step ahead of our enemies and protect American lives abroad. This legislation puts pressure on terrorists groups by incentivizing any person—whether living in a terrorist cell or being oppressed by one—to turn over critical information to American intelligence officials. Ultimately, this will greatly assist the U.S. in bringing these cowards to justice.” Background The press release from Senator Marco Rubio can be found HERE. The full text of the Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act can be found HERE. Last year, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a similar bill, S. 2778, on September 18, 2014, with Senators Rubio (Florida), Ayotte (New Hampshire), Cruz (Texas), Nelson (Florida) and Shaheen (New Hampshire) ushering its passage. The 8 Senate cosponsors include Senators John McCain, Bill Nelson, Jeanne Shaheen, Kelly Ayotte, Dan Coats, Ted Cruz, Joe Donnelly and Jeff Flake. The 27 House cosponsors include Representatives Paul Cook, Ron DeSantis, BradSherman, Martha McSally, Trent Franks, Ann McLaneKuster, Louie Gohmert, Ryan Zinke, Matt Salmon, Randy Weber, Steven Palazzo, Jeff Duncan (SC), Mo Brooks, Brian Babin, Blake Farenthold, Chris Stewart, Rod Blum, Curt Clawson, David McKinley, Scott Rigell, Ann Kirkpatrick, Robert Pittenger, Ted Yoho, David Schweikert, Reid Ribble, Andre Carson and Robert Hurt. ###
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