H.R.3003: To establish an independent Commission to investigate detainee abuses.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 21, 2005
  • Latest Major Action July 18, 2005

Bill Cosponsors

175 (174 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Establishes in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses to conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, including, but not limited to: (1) the extent of the abuses; (2) why the abuses occurred; and (3) who is responsible....

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 21, 2005

Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

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