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BillHR 7281 · 119

Justice for Shireen Act

Introduced
Jan 30, 2026
Cosponsors
20
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US government to investigate Israel's role in the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Funds a US investigation into her killing.

Sponsored By

André Carson
Democrat · Indiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 30, 2026
  3. Jan 30, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the family of Shireen Abu Akleh and the US government's relationship with Israel, as it would lead to a formal US investigation into her death. It also impacts Palestinian-Americans and journalists, as it seeks accountability for her killing.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
18backers
  • Democratic18
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (20)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Affairs
IntroducedJan 30, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.