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S. 654 (109th)

Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005

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Introduced

17 March 2005

Last action

8 November 2005 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

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15 August 2025

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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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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3008-3009)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3007-3008, S3008-3009)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 November 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)

    Source: IntroReferral

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