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- H.R.2587
H.R.2587: War Crimes Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1995
- Latest Major Action June 12, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (3 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
War Crimes Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that anyone, whether inside or outside the United States, who commits a grave breach of the Geneva conventions against a member of the U.S. armed forces or a U.S. citizen, shall be fined or imprisoned for life or any term of years, or both, or, if a death is involved, be subject to the death penalty.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Crime.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Nov. 7, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |