House Bill
H.R. 7281
Justice for Shireen Act
Primary Sponsor
André Carson
D - IN
Cosponsors
0
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Summary
The Justice for Shireen Act addresses the 2022 killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank. The bill likely calls for accountability measures, investigation requirements, or consequences related to her death, reflecting concerns about journalist safety and the protection of American citizens abroad.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Justice for Shireen Act
The Justice for Shireen Act addresses the 2022 killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank. The bill likely calls for accountability measures, investigation requiremen
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The Justice for Shireen Act addresses the 2022 killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank. The bill likely calls for accountability measures, investigation requirements, or consequences related to her death, reflecting concerns about journalist safety and the protection of American citizens abroad.
- Bill Number
- 7281
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- Justice for Shireen Act
- Bill Number
- 7281
- Sponsor
- No sponsor
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Summary
- The Justice for Shireen Act addresses the 2022 killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot while covering an Israeli military operation in the West Bank. The bill likely calls for accountability measures, investigation requirements, or consequences related to her death
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