S. 4240 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
S. 4240 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 18, 2022, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 18, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-351
What it does
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act This act broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-351. (Jan 5, 2023)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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