A bill to permit the payment of rewards for information concerning terrorist acts.
Act for Rewards for Information Concerning Terrorist Acts - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a reward not to exceed $500,000 to any individual who furnishes information regarding an act of terrorism directed against a U.S. person or U.S. property.
Authorizes the Attorney General or the Secretary of State to determine whether an individual is entitled to a reward and the amount to be paid. Provides that a reward of $100,000 or more may not be made without the approval of the President.
Allows for the protection of the identity of the recipient of a reward if it is determined that such measures are necessary.
Authorizes appropriations.
Makes Federal, State and local officers and employees ineligible for such payment.
Became Public Law No: 98-533.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1226.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Clean Bill H.R.6311 Reported in Lieu.