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- H.CON.RES.431
H.CON.RES.431: Condemning the use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment in the United States and other countries, and expressing support for victims of those practices.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action Aug. 20, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Declares that Congress: (1) condemns the use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment in the United States and other countries; (2) recognizes the United Nations International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture and expresses support for all victims of torture who are struggling to overcome the physical scars and psychological effects of such practices; and (3) encourages training law enforcement personnel and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| June 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |