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DemocratBill · H.R. 7281· House(119-HR-7281)

Justice for Shireen Act

Rep. Carson
Age: 52 years
Indiana
Introduced
1/30/2026
Last activity
1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
André Carson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 21Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Justice for Shireen Act," seeks to require a specific report regarding the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. The Director of the FBI and the Secretary of State are tasked with submitting this report to Congress. This must be done within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The report must include details on those responsible for the death and any involvement of United States defense materials, funds, or services. Additionally, the report must include relevant unredacted attachments. Finally, the report must be made available to the public in an unclassified form.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8

    The bill mandates that an unclassified report be made available to the public on the Department of State website.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+2

    The bill's requirement to identify complicit entities and the use of U.S. defense materials could increase scrutiny of security practices.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+2

    The bill promotes transparency in international incidents involving U.S. interests and defense assets.

The opposite

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-1

    The bill's scrutiny of U.S. defense materials and services may create administrative scrutiny for defense personnel.