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S.1859: Sixth Amendment Preservation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - June 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Sixth Amendment Preservation Act This bill limits the detention authority of the United States. Current law prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen by the United States unless it is authorized by an act of Congress. This bill prohibits the indefinite detention of any person by the United States unless it is consistent with the Constitution. Additionally, it specifies that a general authorization to use military force or similar...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |