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S. 4134

Referred to Committee

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

Introduced 5/4/2022•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)

5/4/2022 • 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.

Introduced in Senate • 5/4/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Arms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesChemical 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 reporting

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (15)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
6
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Republican • TX

Sponsored 5/4/2022

Cosponsors (14)

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 5/4/2022

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

D-MI

Joined 5/4/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 4, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)

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Introduced in Senate5/4/2022

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors14