S. 2778 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 574 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2778 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2014Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Nelson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations September 18, 2014Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment A BILL To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. 1. Rewards authorized (a) In general In accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)), the Secretary of State shall offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley or Steven Sotloff. (b) Limitation The total amount of rewards offered under subsection (a) may not exceed $10,000,000, and the total amount of rewards offered in connection with the kidnapping and murder of either one of the individuals named in such subsection may not exceed $5,000,000. September 18, 2014Reported without amendment