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Introduced
08/06/2024
08/06/2024
In Committee
08/06/2024
08/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Justice for 9/11 Act, aims to address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo related to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Specifically, the bill states that any previous plea agreements entered into by Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi shall not preclude their trial under military tribunals or other provisions of law for the 9/11 attack. Additionally, the bill allows for the death penalty to be available in any trials of these individuals, and mandates that they be held in solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay with no contact with foreign nationals or psychological treatment beyond what is authorized by medical authorities, and that they shall not be transferred to the United States or any other country.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Mike Lawler (R)*,
Anthony D'Esposito (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 08/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Military Tribunals, Discipline, and Justice
- ‐ Terrorism
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9311/all-info | 08/07/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9311/BILLS-118hr9311ih.pdf | 09/09/2024 |
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