HR 1336 · 102th Congress · International Affairs

War Crimes Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.(1992-07-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] War Crimes Act of 1991 - Directs the President to appoint an independent counsel to: (1) investigate whether offenses against the United States or the law of nations by Iraq or its leaders took place during the recent military occupation of Kuwait; and (2) if such counsel determines that such offenses took place, prosecute (subject to presidential approval) such offenses in any court, domestic or international.…

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