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- H.R.1778
H.R.1778: Jacob's Law of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 26, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2013
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Bill Summary
Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act of 2013 or Jacob's Law of 2013 - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to include in the Foreign Service professional development program training to protect the rights of U.S. citizens in foreign custody. Directs the Secretary of State to submit a semiannnual report to Congress for five years that identifies: (1) U.S. citizens imprisoned in foreign countries whose fundamental due process and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| April 26, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| April 26, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| April 26, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |