H.R. 4127 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that alien unprivileged enemy belligerents may only be tried by military commissions if tried for alleged conduct for which a term of incarceration or the death penalty may be sought.
H.R. 4127 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 19, 2009, sponsored by Louie Gohmert with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Requires trial by military commission when an unprivileged enemy belligerent is being tried for alleged conduct for which a term of incarceration or the death penalty may be sought or obtained.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Louie Gohmert (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 62 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 19, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Nov 19, 2009)
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