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Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005
Introduced: March 17, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)
Mar 17, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3008-3009)
Mar 17, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3007-3008, S3008-3009)
Mar 17, 2005
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual list of countries where torture is known to be used.
Prohibits the direct or indirect transfer or return of persons by the United States or any contractor: (1) to a listed country; or (2) if substantial grounds exist for believing a person would be in danger of torture.
Sets forth conditions under which: (1) the Secretary may waive such transfer prohibition; and (2) a treaty-based transfer may occur.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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