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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill addresses legal proceedings for three specific individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay who are alleged to be involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks: Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. The bill nullifies any previous plea agreements for these individuals and ensures that they can still be prosecuted for the 9/11 attacks, regardless of prior legal arrangements. It specifically allows for the possibility of seeking the death penalty in their trials and mandates strict conditions of confinement, including solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay, prohibiting contact with foreign nationals, limiting psychological treatment, and preventing transfer to the continental United States or any other country. The legislation effectively overrides previous legal constraints and provides a framework for continued prosecution and detention of these individuals, with a focus on maintaining maximum security and limiting their interactions while ensuring they can be tried for their alleged role in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Mike Lawler (R)*,
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/296/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr296/BILLS-119hr296ih.pdf |
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