H.R. 1269 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Life, Liberty, and Justice for All Americans Act
H.R. 1269 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 19, 2013, sponsored by Trey Radel with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Life, Liberty, and Justice for All Americans Act - Prohibits the President from using lethal military force against a U.S. citizen located in the United States. Provides an exception if the President determines that: (1) the individual poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to another individual, and (2) using such force will prevent or minimize such death or injury.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trey Radel (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (Apr 15, 2013)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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