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H.R. 807 (100th)

Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987

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Introduced

28 January 1987

Last action

23 March 1988 · Committee

Status

Clean Bill H.R.4243 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24]

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the criminal offense of genocide. Sets forth penalties to be imposed upon anyone who commits or attempts to commit any of the acts which constitute genocide (a fine of $1,000,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years, and life imprisonment if group members are killed). Sets forth criminal penalties (a fine of $500,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years) for directly and publicly inciting an act of genocide.

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Timeline

  1. 28 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 June 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 March 1988

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.4243 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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