Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-7276
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2022-03-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Evidence and witnesses
Georgia (Republic)
Government information and archives
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-06-14
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-06-14
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-06-09
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4381-4382)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7276.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4212-4216)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Introduced in House