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- H.R.6357
H.R.6357: To prohibit the extrajudicial killing of United States citizens, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the use of extrajudicial force against a citizen of the United States. Prohibits anyone, including the President, from instructing an employee or an agent of the United States from engaging in, or conspiring to engage in, the extrajudicial killing of a U.S. citizen. Requires the President to submit to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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 Intelligence
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Aug. 3, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |