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- H.R.933
H.R.933: To implement for the United States the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 17, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 21, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for committing or attempting to commit torture outside the United States. Grants jurisdiction over such activity if the alleged offender is: (1) a U.S. national; or (2) present in the United States. Makes this Act effective on the latter of the date of enactment of this Act or the date the United States has become a party to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
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See H.R.4092.
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| Feb. 17, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Romano L. Mazzoli (D-Ky.) |