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S.888: Genocide Accountability Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 15, 2007
- Latest Major Action Dec. 21, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Genocide Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code allow the prosecution of acts constituting genocide committed by an alleged offender who is: (1) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; (2) a stateless person whose habitual residence is in the United States; or (3) brought into, or found in, the United States, even if the offense occurred outside the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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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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Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 888.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-151.
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| March 15, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |