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- H.R.4308
H.R.4308: Torture Victims Protection Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 22, 1998
- Latest Major Action July 31, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Torture Victims Protection Act of 1998 - Prohibits U.S. expulsion or extradition of an individual to a country if there is substantial evidence that such individual would be subject to torture in that country. Establishes special procedural considerations and priorities under the Immigration and Nationality Act for alien torture victims seeking refugee or asylee status, or withholding of removal. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the...
(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 Crime.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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| July 22, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |