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S.147: Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act - Directs the President, within one year after the enactment of this Act, to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and remove all detainees held there. Requires each such detainee to be either: (1) charged with a violation of U.S. or international law and transferred to an appropriate U.S. facility for further legal proceedings; (2) transferred for trial to an international tribunal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |