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H.R.3158: Torture Prevention and Accountability Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 17, 2001
- Latest Major Action Nov. 27, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Torture Prevention and Accountability Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to: (1) apply the prohibition against acts of torture to torture committed within the United States; and (2) delete the death penalty for torture resulting in death.
(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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Oct. 17, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |