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To establish an independent Commission to investigate detainee abuses.

Introduced: June 21, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 21, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1307)
Jun 21, 2005
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses to conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, including, but not limited to: (1) the extent of the abuses; (2) why the abuses occurred; and (3) who is responsible. Directs the Commission, in connection with the investigation, to assess, analyze, and evaluate relevant persons, policies, procedures, reports, and events.

Authorizes the Commission to report interim findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and the President. Requires a final report containing recommendations for corrective measures.

Terminates the Commission 60 days after its final report.

What's happening now July 18, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 62
All 62 Democratic 39 Independent 1
BAIRD, BRIAN
· Sep 6, 2005
Miller, Brad
· Sep 6, 2005
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 21, 2005
BOUCHER, RICK
· Jun 21, 2005
Cardoza, Dennis
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 21, 2005
COSTELLO, JERRY
· Jun 21, 2005
Davis, Artur
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 21, 2005
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 21, 2005
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 21, 2005
GORDON, BART
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jun 21, 2005
HARMAN, JANE
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 21, 2005
INSLEE, JAY
· Jun 21, 2005
KANJORSKI, PAUL
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 21, 2005
KENNEDY, PATRICK
· Jun 21, 2005
KILPATRICK, CAROLYN
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 21, 2005
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jun 21, 2005
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 2005
Meek, Kendrick
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 21, 2005
MOLLOHAN, ALAN
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jun 21, 2005
MOORE, DENNIS
· Jun 21, 2005
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 21, 2005
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 21, 2005
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 21, 2005
SNYDER, VICTOR
· Jun 21, 2005
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