S. 2135 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008
S. 2135 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 3, 2007, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Oct 3, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-340
What it does
Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008- Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for knowingly recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group (other than a group assembled solely for nonviolent political association) or using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities, or attempting or conspiring to do so, knowing such per…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 3, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2007
- Passed the HouseSep 8, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2008
- Became lawOct 3, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-340. (Oct 3, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 8, 2008 · Passed371–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007House · Sep 8, 2008
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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