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H.RES.652: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 12, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (29 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) members of the International Cruise Victims Association, the National Center for Victims of Crime, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are to be commended for their leadership in highlighting the problem of crimes against Americans on cruise ships; (2) Americans who are victims of crime on a cruise ship should have ready access to justice and additional steps should be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Sept. 17, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |