US HB7818 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: Introduced on May 18 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-11-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 18 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-11-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, to broaden the scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes.
Title
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Sponsors
| Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Victoria Spartz [R-IN] | Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] |
| Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2022-05-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2022-05-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4240 (Same As) 2023-01-05 - Became Public Law No: 117-351.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7818/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7818/BILLS-117hr7818ih.pdf |
