United States · Bill · S
S. 654 (109th)
Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005
Introduced
17 March 2005
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)
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Summary
Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual list of countries where torture is known to be used. Prohibits the direct or indirect transfer or return of persons by the United States or any contractor: (1) to a listed country; or (2) if substantial grounds exist for believing a person would be in danger of torture. Sets forth conditions under which: (1) the Secretary may waive such transfer prohibition; and (2) a treaty-based transfer may occur.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 March 2005
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 March 2005
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 17 March 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/654
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/654