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4240
2023-08-07T10:45:20Z
2023-08-07T10:45:20Z
Senate
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2022-05-18
117
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  - Discharged from
2022-12-21T15:55:37Z
  - Referred to
2022-05-18T15:41:02Z

- Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
117
7818
HR
2022-11-01
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  - Identical bill
CRS
- 2023-01-05
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
President
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Library of Congress
- 2023-01-05
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
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- 2023-01-05
Signed by President.
President
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- 2023-01-05
Signed by President.
BecameLaw
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- 2022-12-28
Presented to President.
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- 2022-12-28
Presented to President.
President
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Library of Congress
- 2022-12-22
11:23:11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2022-12-22
11:23:09
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10012)
Floor
H37300
2
House floor actions
- 2022-12-22
11:23:09
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10012)
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- 2022-12-22
11:17:48
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4240.
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- 2022-12-22
11:17:47
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10012-10013)
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House floor actions
- 2022-12-22
11:17:39
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2022-12-21
18:54:41
Held at the desk.
Floor
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- 2022-12-21
18:54:36
Received in the House.
Floor
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2
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- 2022-12-21
Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Floor
- 2022-12-21
Senate
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9713-9714)
Floor
- 2022-12-21
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9713-9714)
Floor
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Library of Congress
- 2022-12-21
Senate
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9713-9714)
Floor
- 2022-12-21
  - ssju00
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Discharge
- 2022-12-21
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Committee
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Judiciary Committee
- 2022-05-18
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Judiciary Committee
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate
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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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Durbin
D
IL
J.
2022-05-18
True
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Lindsey
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R
SC
2022-05-18
True
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Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Patrick
Leahy
D
VT
2022-05-18
True
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Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Roy
Blunt
R
MO
2022-07-13
False
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Christopher
Coons
D
DE
A.
2022-09-19
False
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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Jeanne
Shaheen
D
NH
2022-11-14
False
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Tillis
R
NC
Roland
2022-11-14
False
- Public Law
117-351
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Immigration status and procedures
- International Affairs
- Judicial review and appeals
- Jurisdiction and venue
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Crime and Law Enforcement
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2022-05-18
Introduced in Senate
2023-01-03T17:15:36Z
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses.
Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national.
First, this bill extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender.
Second, the bill expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
55
2022-12-21
Passed Senate
2023-08-01T12:55:13Z
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses.
Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national.
First, this bill extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender.
Second, the bill expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
The bill allows an indictment for certain war crime offenses to be instituted any time, making the statute of limitations inapplicable. To undertake a prosecution for war crime offenses, the bill requires written certification that prosecution is in the public interest and is necessary to secure substantial justice.
53
2022-12-22
Passed House
2023-08-04T18:27:18Z
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses.
Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national.
First, this bill extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender.
Second, the bill expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
The bill allows an indictment for certain war crime offenses to be instituted any time, making the statute of limitations inapplicable. To undertake a prosecution for war crime offenses, the bill requires written certification that prosecution is in the public interest and is necessary to secure substantial justice.
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2023-01-05
Public Law
2023-08-07T10:31:41Z
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
This act broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses.
Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national.
First, this act extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender.
Second, the act expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
The act allows an indictment for certain war crime offenses to be instituted any time, making the statute of limitations inapplicable. To undertake a prosecution for war crime offenses, the act requires written certification that prosecution is in the public interest and is necessary to secure substantial justice. The certification is not subject to judicial review.

Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
- Short Titles as Enacted

Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
- Short Titles as Passed House

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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Introduced in Senate
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- Official Title as Introduced

A bill to amend section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, to broaden the scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes.
Introduced in Senate
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6590
117
SAMDT
In the nature of a substitute.
2022-12-22T09:31:24Z
2022-12-21
Amendment SA 6590 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SA 6590
https://www.congress.gov/amendment/117th-congress/senate-amendment/6590
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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IL
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2022-12-21T05:00:00Z
2022-12-21T05:00:00Z
Senate
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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
2023-08-07T10:45:20Z
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- 2022-12-21
0
Senate
Amendment SA 6590 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Floor
- 2022-12-21
0
Senate
Amendment SA 6590 proposed by Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S9713-9714; text: CR S9713-9714) In the nature of a substitute.
Floor
- 2022-12-21
Senate amendment submitted
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 6590 proposed by Senator Durbin.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 6590 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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- Enrolled Bill
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s4240enr/xml/BILLS-117s4240enr.xml
- Engrossed in Senate
2022-12-21T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s4240es/xml/BILLS-117s4240es.xml
- Introduced in Senate
2022-05-18T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s4240is/xml/BILLS-117s4240is.xml
- 2023-01-06T04:59:59Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ351/uslm/PLAW-117publ351.xml
Public Law
2023-01-05
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
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