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S.2551: Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2016
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (23 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016 This bill states that it is U.S. policy to regard the prevention of mass atrocities and genocide as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility. The President may establish an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board, which shall: (1) ensure that atrocities and the risk of atrocities throughout the world are adequately considered and addressed, and (2) oversee the development...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 11, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S879)
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Feb. 11, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |