S. 888 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Genocide Accountability Act of 2007
S. 888 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2007, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-151
What it does
Genocide Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code allow the prosecution of acts constituting genocide committed by an alleged offender who is: (1) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; (2) a stateless person whose habitual residence is in the United States; or (3) brought into, or found in, the United States, even if the offense occurred outside the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2007
- Passed the SenateMar 29, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2007
- Became lawDec 21, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-151. (Dec 21, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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