US HB4836 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on June 11 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-06-25 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5732)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits the transfer to, or release in, the United States of any unprivileged enemy belligerent who is in the custody or under the effective control of the Department of Defense (DOD) or any other federal entity. Specifies that an "unprivileged enemy belligerent": (1) includes any individual (other than a member of the Armed Forces) under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and (2) excludes any U.S. citizen who has engaged in hostilities within the United States and/or its territories. Terminates this Act on December 31, 2017.

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Title

To prohibit the transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the United States, and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-06-25HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5732)
2014-06-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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