H.R. 3003 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To establish an independent Commission to investigate detainee abuses.
H.R. 3003 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 21, 2005, sponsored by Henry A. Waxman with 173 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
- Jun 21, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 173
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Establishes in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses to conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, including, but not limited to: (1) the extent of the abuses; (2) why the abuses occurred; and (3) who i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Henry A. Waxman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 172 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Jul 18, 2005)
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