H.R. 2826 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2826 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 22, 2007, sponsored by Ike Skelton with 54 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Amends the federal judicial code to allow an alien detained by the United States as an enemy combatant to apply for a writ of habeas corpus, including an application challenging transfer, or bring an action solely for prospective injunctive relief against transfer, except for an alien in a zone of active combat involving U.S. Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ike Skelton (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4 . (Sep 6, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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