Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 4, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2740
A bill to prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to state sponsors of terrorism.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 4, 2016)
This bill prohibits the use of funds available to the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or a country that is a state sponsor of terrorism of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who:
- is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the Armed Forces; and
- is or was held by DOD on or after January 20, 2009, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
What just happenedApr 4, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL](R-IL)Sponsor
8 cosponsors8 R
8cosponsors1committees2actions14subjects
- Introduced in SenateApr 4, 2016
- Apr 4, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Apr 4, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate