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H.R. 3003 (109th)

To establish an independent Commission to investigate detainee abuses.

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Introduced

21 June 2005

Last action

18 July 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

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Summary

Establishes in the legislative branch the Independent Commission on the Investigation of Detainee Abuses to conduct a full, complete, independent, and impartial investigation of the abuses of detainees in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, including, but not limited to: (1) the extent of the abuses; (2) why the abuses occurred; and (3) who is responsible. Directs the Commission, in connection with the investigation, to assess, analyze, and evaluate relevant persons, policies, procedures, reports, and events. Authorizes the Commission to report interim findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress and the President. Requires a final report containing recommendations for corrective measures. Terminates the Commission 60 days after its final report.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1307)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 July 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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