HR 2852 · 94th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

United States Amnesty Commission Act

Introduced 1975-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-02-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Amnesty Commission Act - Establishes the United States Amnesty Commission. Provides that an application for amnesty may be filed with the Commission under this Act not later than January 1, 1980, by any individual who, during the period beginning August 4, 1964, and ending January 1, 1974, violated, or is subject to prosecution for violation of the Military Selective Service Act or other specified provisions of Federal law pertaining to military service. Prohibits the Commission from recommending amnesty or any other action with respect to any applicant unless it has determined that the overriding purpose of such applicant in violating the law was to dissent from the policy of the United States with respect to the Vietnam war. Allows an applicant 90 days in which to appeal Commission determinations. Provides that, upon completion of its determinations with respect to any applicant, the Commission shall submit to the President its recommendations for amnesty (conditional or unconditional) and other appropriate actions to be taken by him with such respect to such applicant. Sets forth the method of selection of the members of the Commission. Permits the Commission to is…

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