HR 7174
116th Congress
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Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act
This bill expands Department of Defense (DOD) reporting requirements for civilian casualties that result from U.S. military operations and implements other requirements to address and prevent such casualties.
Specifically, the bill requires (1) coordination with the Department of State in responding to reports of civilian casualties resulting from military operations, (2) DOD to establish and maintain a database that preserves and organizes reports on investigations of such civilian casualties, and (3) DOD to add personnel to implement its policies relating to civilian casualties from military operations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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