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Guantanamo Detainees Procedures Act of 2005

Introduced: June 22, 2005 Introduced by: Schiff, Adam B. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jun 23, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)
Jun 22, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jun 22, 2005
Introduced in House
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Guantanamo Detainees Procedures Act of 2005 - Requires that, whenever the United States detains a person on the basis that such person can be detained as an unlawful combatant or other similar basis, the person is entitled to a hearing as expeditiously as possible, but no later than six months after the determination. Requires hearing disposition within two years of such determination, with an authorized extension if the person is determined to be a continuing threat to U.S. national security.

Authorizes the President to establish tribunals for the trial of persons covered under this Act. Outlines procedural requirements.

Requires an annual report from the Secretary of Defense to Congress on persons covered by this Act who are detained as unlawful combatants.

Includes as covered by this Act a person who: (1) is accused of knowingly planning, authorizing, committing, aiding, or abetting one or more terrorist acts against the United States or being part of, or supporting, forces engaged in armed conflict against the United States; (2) is not a U.S. person or lawful permanent resident; and (3) is not a prisoner of war.

What's happening now June 23, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1322)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3038: Guantanamo Detainees Procedures Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3038/
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"H.R. 3038: Guantanamo Detainees Procedures Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3038/.
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H.R. 3038, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3038/.
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