S.1943: A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under the custody or physical control of the United States Government.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Aug. 2, 2007
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2007

Bill Summary

Prohibits an individual in the custody or control of the U.S. government, regardless of nationality or physical location, from being subject to any treatment or technique of interrogation not authorized by specified sections of the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations.Specifically prohibits the following treatment or techniques: (1) forcing an individual to be naked, perform sexual acts, or pose in a sexual manner;...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 2, 2007

Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

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