Foreign Crimes Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Crimes Act of 1979 - Renders any national or citizen of the United States who, while serving with, employed by, or accompanying the United States armed forces, commits an act outside the United States and the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction: (1) during the performance of official duties; (2) within military installations or area of operation; or (3) against a member of the armed forces or a U.S. citizen or national employed by or accompanying the armed forces which would constitute a Federal crime if committed within the United States or special maritime and territorial jurisdiction, liable for prosecution of a like offense against the United States. Stipulates that such liability shall in no way deprive military tribunals of concurrent jurisdiction with respect to offenders which may by law be tried by such tribunals. Sets forth standards and procedures for the apprehension of United States nationals and citizens serving with, employed by, or accompanying the armed forces outside the United States. States that any such national or citizen may be removed from a foreign country for purpose of standing trial in the United States if, after such individual has bee…