H.R. 1217 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Latin America Military Training Review Act of 2005
H.R. 1217 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 10, 2005, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 134 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 134
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Latin America Military Training Review Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the Army to suspend operation of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (Institute). Suspends the authority of the Secretary of Defense to operate such an education and training facility until submission of a report containing the results of an investigation in response to violations of human rights to which training at such Instit…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 122 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (Apr 6, 2005)
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