US HR1025 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 16-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Supports members of the Armed Forces as they continue to fight the war against terrorists. Opposes their prosecution when rooted in an excess of political correctness and over-sensitivity. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any member of the Armed Forces accused of a crime related to the treatment of a suspected terrorist should have any legal fees related to their defense paid for by the U.S. government, if the member is acquitted or the charges are dropped.
Title
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces who fight terrorism and the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should pay for the legal expenses of members of the Armed Forces who are accused of committing crimes related to the treatment of a suspected terrorist, if the member is acquitted or the charges are dropped.
Sponsors
| Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] | Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. John Carter [R-TX] |
| Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] | Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] | Rep. Kay Granger [R-TX] | Rep. Jack Kingston [R-GA] |
| Rep. Jerry Lewis [R-CA] | Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC] |
| Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Todd Tiahrt [R-KS] | Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] | Rep. C.W. Young [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | |
| 2010-01-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | |
| 2010-01-21 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H271) |
Subjects
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Legal fees and court costs
Military law
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1025/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1025/BILLS-111hres1025ih.pdf |
