HR 4609 · 108th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Torture Accountability Act

Introduced 2004-06-17· Sponsored by Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]· 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 Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2004-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Torture Accountability Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to modify the definition of "United States" for purposes of the prohibition against torture as the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S.commonwealths, territories, and possessions (currently defined as all areas under U.S. jurisdiction).…

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