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Concerning the treatment of members of the Armed Forces held as prisoner of war by Iraqi authorities.

Introduced: March 26, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 2, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 27, 2003
Received in the Senate.
Mar 27, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR 3/26/2003 H2337)
Mar 27, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR 3/26/2003 H2337)
Mar 27, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2439-2440)
Mar 26, 2003
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 until March 27.
Mar 26, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 118.
Mar 26, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2336-2344)
Mar 26, 2003
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 26, 2003
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 26, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 27, 2003 House · vote #91 Suspend rules and agree, as amended Passed 419–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Commends the bravery and professionalism of members of the U.S. armed forces and its coalition partners. Extends sympathies to the families of such members who are killed, wounded, missing in action, or taken prisoners of war in Iraq.

Condemns the failure of Iraqi authorities to treat prisoners of war in strict conformity with Geneva Convention. Demands that Iraqi authorities: (1) abide by the principles and obligations of such Convention; and (2) permit the Red Cross to visit any and all American and any other prisoners of war at the earliest possible time. Joins the President in warning all Iraqi authorities that any individual who mistreats such prisoners of war shall be considered a war criminal and prosecuted to the fullest extent of U.S. and international law.

Expresses support for the President in: (1) committing the U.S. Government to the repatriation of all prisoners of war at the earliest possible moment; and (2) seeking the fullest possible accounting, at the earliest possible time, of all members of the U.S. armed forces who are in a missing status as a result of operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

What's happening now April 2, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3