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H.Res. 537 (114th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal law prohibits the transfer of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.

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Introduced

19 November 2015

Last action

19 November 2015 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any transfer to the United States of the 107 detainees imprisoned for reasons of national security at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, would violate federal law and the appropriations powers enumerated to Congress in article 1 of the Constitution, and may result in the President's committing illegal actions.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 19 November 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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