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H.R. 7276

Introduced

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

Introduced 3/29/2022•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.

6/14/2022 • Senate

Summary

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022.

Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.

Reported to Senate • 6/14/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Arms control and nonproliferationAsiaChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeEvidence and witnessesGeorgia (Republic)Government information and archivesHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingProtest and dissent

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (26)

Party Breakdown

12
Democrats
14
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Republican • TX-10

Sponsored 3/29/2022

Cosponsors (25)

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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

D-NY-5

Joined 3/29/2022

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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]

D-CA-7

Joined 4/4/2022

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Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-39]

R-CA-39

Joined 4/4/2022

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Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]

R-CA-21

Joined 4/4/2022