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H.R.952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
77 (77 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual list of countries where there are substantial grounds for believing that torture, cruel, or degrading treatment is commonly used in the detention or interrogation of individuals. Prohibits the direct or indirect transfer or return of persons by the United States for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
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Feb. 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |