Justice for Hind Rajab Act

This bill concerns the January 29, 2024 attack in Gaza City in which 5-year-old Hind Rajab, members of her family, and two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics were killed. The Secretary of State would have to certify that, if there is credible information the attack could be a war crime involving U.S. weapons, U.S. citizens, or U.S.-trained Israeli personnel, the findings will be referred to the Attorney General for prosecution. The Attorney General would have to certify that the Justice Department will review any such referral and investigate. The Secretary of State would also have to report to Congress within 45 days on the attack, including the units involved and whether U.S. weapons or training were used. The bill states that Israel, and possibly the State Department, should compensate the families, and it sets U.S. policy on collecting evidence of war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Sponsors

• Peter Welch Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors