HRES 639 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.

Introduced 2004-05-12· Sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2004-05-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commends all Americans serving nobly abroad. Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families. Urges: (1) the Government of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that such acts do not occur in the future; and (2) that all individuals responsible for such acts be held accountable. Expresses the belief that the appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and the President should conduct a full investigation of the abuses alleged to have occurred at Abu Ghraib.…

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