Persian Gulf War Criminals Prosecution Act of 1991

Summary

Geneva Conventions Enforcement Act of 1991 - Requires the President to direct the appropriate Government agency to collect and maintain records on the treatment by Iraq of civilians and prisoners of war resulting from its invasion of Kuwait. Directs the President to consult with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense to determine the appropriate jurisdiction for the prosecution of Geneva Conventions violations. Requires the President, if prosecution in U.S. courts is deemed inappropriate, to report his determination regarding the treatment by Iraq of civilians and prisoners of war to the United Nations Security Council. Authorizes the President to recommend to the Security Council the establishment of an International Criminal Tribunal for purposes of reviewing and prosecuting charges regarding violations of the Geneva Conventions resulting from Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

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Timeline

1. 23 January 1991

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 April 1991

   Committee

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 18 April 1991

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

5. 18 April 1991

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 18 April 1991

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 April 1991

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 62.

   Source: Calendars

8. 18 April 1991

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

9. 22 April 1991

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 22 April 1991

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

11. 22 April 1991

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

12. 6 June 1991

    Introduced

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 17 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

14. 23 April 1992

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

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• Passed Senate amended

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Sponsors

• Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hsfa00 · Standing
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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