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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 29, 2022International Affairs
H.R. 7276

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jun 14, 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 happenedJun 14, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
25 cosponsors12 D13 R
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  1. Jun 14, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.

  2. Jun 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Jun 14, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Jun 9, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Apr 7, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Apr 6, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  7. Apr 6, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 6, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 7 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H4212-4213)

  9. Apr 6, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 7 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H4212-4213)

  10. Apr 6, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4381-4382)

  11. Apr 6, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Apr 6, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7276.

  13. Apr 6, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4212-4216)

  14. Apr 6, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  15. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Mar 29, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateJun 14, 202225

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.

Passed HouseApr 6, 202253

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 29, 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.

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