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Introduced
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to establish an Office of Global Criminal Justice within the Department of State. The office would advise the Secretary of State on issues related to atrocities, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It would assist in formulating U.S. policy on the prevention of and accountability for these crimes, coordinate the U.S. government's positions on international and hybrid courts prosecuting such crimes, and work with other governments and organizations to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities around the world. The office would also coordinate the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, and other tools to help collect evidence, prosecute those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, and promote the rule of law. The office would be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, who would be nominated by the President and appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Ilhan Omar (D)*,
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Cori Bush (D),
André Carson (D),
Chuy García (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 04/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7522/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7522/BILLS-117hr7522ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7522/BILLS-117hr7522ih.pdf.pdf |
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