Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 4, 2022)
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.
What just happenedMay 4, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 4, 2022
- May 4, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)
Foreign Relations Committee - May 4, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate