Prosecution of war crimes

(a) Referral by Secretary of State Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that if there is credible information indicating the attacks on January 29, 2024, which caused the deaths of Hind Rajab, members of her family, and two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics, could constitute war crimes and involved the use of United States-origin weapons or munitions, United States citizens, or IDF personnel trained by the United States, the Secretary will, not later than 15 days after such certification, refer such findings to the Attorney General for prosecution of those responsible for such attacks. (b) Investigation by Attorney General Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the Department of Justice will— (1) review any referral received from the Secretary of State regarding the Gaza City attacks of January 29, 2024; and (2) upon receiving such referral, initiate an investigation and prosecutions for war crimes in accordance with section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, as appropriate, to the extent such actions fall within the jurisdiction of the United States courts.