HRES 106 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution urging the government of the Federal Republic of Germany to abolish the statute of limitations governing the prosecution of war crimes, or to amend the present statute of limitations to allow a period of time sufficient for the prosecution of those responsible for the horrors of the Holocaust.

Introduced 1979-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed House, roll call #131 (401-0).(1979-05-09)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1979-05-09
Yea 401Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1979-05-09
Yea 401Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges West Germany to abolish or extend the statute of limitations governing the prosecution of war crimes.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans