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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act This act broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national. First, this act extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender. Second, the act expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The act allows an indictment for certain war crime offenses to be instituted any time, making the statute of limitations inapplicable. To undertake a prosecution for war crime offenses, the act requires written certification that prosecution is in the public interest and is necessary to secure substantial justice. The certification is not subject to judicial review.
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2022 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.571, S.765 - Safe from the Start Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate H.R.556, S.142 - Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act Chamber: House and Senate H.R.3800, S.1996 - Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate S. 1495 - International Press Freedom Act of 2021 Chamber: Senate S.4240 - Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act Chamber: Senate H.R.1228, S.379 - The Libya Stabilization Act Chamber: House and Senate H.J.Res.63, S.J.Res.31 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles Chamber: House and Senate H. Res. 585 - Condemning the atrocities and crimes against humanity being perpetrated against religious and ethnic minority women in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by the Government of the People's Republic of China. Chamber: House H.Res.681 - Recognizing the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights in Belarus a year after the 2020 election, calling for an end to Alyaksandr Lukashenka's continued campaign of repression against peaceful protesters, journalists, cultural workers, human rights defenders, trade union activists, political activists, and government critics, and expressing solidarity with the Belarusian people Chamber: House
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10012)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10012)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4240.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10012-10013)
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $25,461 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.571, S.765 - Safe from the Start Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate H.R.556, S.142 - Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act Chamber: House and Senate H.R.3800, S.1996 - Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate S. 1495 - International Press Freedom Act of 2021 Chamber: Senate S.4240 - Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act Chamber: Senate H.R.1228, S.379 - The Libya Stabilization Act Chamber: House and Senate H.J.Res.63, S.J.Res.31 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles Chamber: House and Senate H. Res. 585 - Condemning the atrocities and crimes against humanity being perpetrated against religious and ethnic minority women in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by the Government of the People's Republic of China. Chamber: House H.Res.681 - Recognizing the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights in Belarus a year after the 2020 election, calling for an end to Alyaksandr Lukashenka's continued campaign of repression against peaceful protesters, journalists, cultural workers, human rights defenders, trade union activists, political activists, and government critics, and expressing solidarity with the Belarusian people Chamber: House S.Res [not yet issued] on elections in Nigeria which among other things calls for refraining from violence against civilians and the right to peaceful protest
Client expense: $49,194 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 4240, the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act and other draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). S.4787, H.R. 8685, the Afghan Adjustment Act Issues related to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 4240 - Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act. This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. H.R. 7818 - Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act. This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses.
Client expense: $164,634 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 4240, the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act and other draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). Communications regarding continuing relocation of lawyers and judges from Afghanistan.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2022 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.571, S.765 - Safe from the Start Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate H.R.556, S.142 - Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act Chamber: House and Senate H.R.3800, S.1996 - Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate S. 1495 - International Press Freedom Act of 2021 Chamber: Senate S.4240 - Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act Chamber: Senate H.R.1228, S.379 - The Libya Stabilization Act Chamber: House and Senate H.J.Res.63, S.J.Res.31 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles Chamber: House and Senate H. Res. 585 - Condemning the atrocities and crimes against humanity being perpetrated against religious and ethnic minority women in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by the Government of the People's Republic of China. Chamber: House H.Res.681 - Recognizing the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights in Belarus a year after the 2020 election, calling for an end to Alyaksandr Lukashenka's continued campaign of repression against peaceful protesters, journalists, cultural workers, human rights defenders, trade union activists, political activists, and government critics, and expressing solidarity with the Belarusian people Chamber: House
Client expense: $15,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.571, S.765 - Safe from the Start Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate H.R.556, S.142 - Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act Chamber: House and Senate H.R.3800, S.1996 - Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act of 2021 Chamber: House and Senate S. 1495 - International Press Freedom Act of 2021 Chamber: Senate S.4240 - Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act Chamber: Senate H.R.1228, S.379 - The Libya Stabilization Act Chamber: House and Senate H.J.Res.63, S.J.Res.31 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles Chamber: House and Senate H. Res. 585 - Condemning the atrocities and crimes against humanity being perpetrated against religious and ethnic minority women in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by the Government of the People's Republic of China. Chamber: House H.Res.681 - Recognizing the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights in Belarus a year after the 2020 election, calling for an end to Alyaksandr Lukashenka's continued campaign of repression against peaceful protesters, journalists, cultural workers, human rights defenders, trade union activists, political activists, and government critics, and expressing solidarity with the Belarusian people Chamber: House S.Res [not yet issued] on elections in Nigeria which among other things calls for refraining from violence against civilians and the right to peaceful protest
Client expense: $34,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9713-9714)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9713-9714)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9713-9714)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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| Democratic |
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| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)