STOP MADURO Act

This bill would let the U.S. State Department offer a reward of up to $100 million for information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of Nicolás Maduro Moros. The money must come only from selling off assets the U.S. has already frozen from Maduro, his officials, and their partners under existing sanctions and executive orders. The reward can be paid to one or more people and may apply to arrests and convictions in any country for certain narcotics-related crimes.

Key points

• Who is affected: People who can provide solid tips about Maduro; the U.S. State Department; holders of frozen assets linked to Maduro and his network.
• What changes: Raises the maximum possible reward to $100 million through the State Department’s rewards program; allows payment to one or more tipsters; limits funding to liquidated, previously frozen assets .
• When: Would take effect if passed into law.