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Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act

Introduced: February 17, 2005 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Mar 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Feb 18, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E282-283)
Feb 17, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 17, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual list of countries where there are substantial grounds for believing that torture, cruel, or degrading treatment is commonly used in the detention or interrogation of individuals.

Prohibits the direct or indirect transfer or return of persons by the United States for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise to a listed country. Sets forth conditions under which: (1) the Secretary may waive such transfer prohibition; and (2) a treaty-based transfer may occur.

Amends the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to direct the appropriate Government agencies to prescribe regulations to implement U.S. obligations under the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

What's happening now March 17, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Democratic 19 Independent 1
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 17, 2006
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jul 13, 2006
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Thompson, Mike
California · May 12, 2006
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · May 8, 2006
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Feb 16, 2006
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 31, 2006
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · May 10, 2005
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 6, 2005
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 14, 2005
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 10, 2005
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Mar 8, 2005
Watson, Diane
· Mar 8, 2005
MOLLOHAN, ALAN
· Mar 1, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 1, 2005
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 1, 2005
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Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 1, 2005
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Feb 17, 2005
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 17, 2005
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 17, 2005
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 17, 2005
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 17, 2005
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 17, 2005
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