Concerning the treatment of members of the Armed Forces held as prisoner of war by Iraqi authorities.

Summary

Commends the bravery and professionalism of members of the U.S. armed forces and its coalition partners. Extends sympathies to the families of such members who are killed, wounded, missing in action, or taken prisoners of war in Iraq. Condemns the failure of Iraqi authorities to treat prisoners of war in strict conformity with Geneva Convention. Demands that Iraqi authorities: (1) abide by the principles and obligations of such Convention; and (2) permit the Red Cross to visit any and all American and any other prisoners of war at the earliest possible time. Joins the President in warning all Iraqi authorities that any individual who mistreats such prisoners of war shall be considered a war criminal and prosecuted to the fullest extent of U.S. and international law. Expresses support for the President in: (1) committing the U.S. Government to the repatriation of all prisoners of war at the earliest possible moment; and (2) seeking the fullest possible accounting, at the earliest possible time, of all members of the U.S. armed forces who are in a missing status as a result of operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 2 April 2003

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 2 April 2003

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 March 2003

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  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 March 2003

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 27 March 2003

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 March 2003

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  Introduced in House · EN · 26 March 2003

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• Introduced in House

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