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H.R. 2367 (106th)

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999

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Introduced

29 June 1999

Last action

3 November 1999 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-87.

Sponsors

Christopher Smith, Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]

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Summary

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 to: (1) the President to provide assistance in the form of grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of such torture; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture); and (3) the President for the U.S. contribution to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) request the Fund to find new ways to support, and to encourage the development of new, treatment centers and programs carrying out rehabilitative services for victims of torture; (2) use the vote of the United States to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and the Committee Against Torture established under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and (3) use the U.S. vote to establish a country rapporteur or similar mechanism to investigate human rights violations in a country if either the Special Rapporteur or the Committee Against Torture indicates that a systematic practice of torture is prevalent there. Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on required specialized training with regard to victims of torture for Foreign Service officers.

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Timeline

  1. 29 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 13 July 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 September 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 September 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 September 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8424)

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 September 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2367.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 September 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8424-8427)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 September 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 September 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 September 1999

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8424)

    Source: Floor

  15. 22 September 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 21 October 1999

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13035)

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 October 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  18. 22 October 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 26 October 1999

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 26 October 1999

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 3 November 1999

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-87.

    Source: President

  22. 3 November 1999

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  23. 3 November 1999

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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