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- H.RES.494
H.RES.494: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that criminals from the genocide in Rwanda should be brought to justice by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 30, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 4, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Calls for: (1) condemnation of the perpetrators of genocide and other crimes against humanity and violations of fundamental human rights in Rwanda; (2) the international community and the United States to provide the resources to avoid unnecessary and damaging delay in the justice process; (3) prosecution of those individuals who have been indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda; (4) coordination between the Tribunal and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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| July 30, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |