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Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act

Introduced: June 1, 2020 Introduced by: Warren, Elizabeth Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Jun 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
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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 June 1, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7174 Identical bill Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3852: Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3852/
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"S. 3852: Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3852/.
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S. 3852, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3852/.
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