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US HR7276

US HR7276
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act


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Introduced
03/29/2022
In Committee
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
04/07/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full- scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act, directs the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the U.S. government's efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that Russia's actions constitute war crimes, and it outlines the policy of the U.S. to help deter such crimes by publicizing efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible. The bill also defines key terms such as "appropriate congressional committees," "atrocities," and "war crime."

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417. (on 06/14/2022)

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