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H.R.5167: Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (36 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act - Terminates the authority of the President to grant the government of Iraq immunity from actions by victims of terrorism seeking compensation for injuries caused by officials, employees, or agents of the government of Iraq during the 1991 Gulf War when such government was classified as a state sponsor of terrorism, unless the President certifies to Congress that Iraq has adequately settled...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5167.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-844.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 545.
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Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Jan. 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) |