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H.Res. 690 (108th)

Creating a select committee to investigate the abuses of detainees held in United States custody in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, in particular those abuses that have been documented by thousands of photographs and on video at Abu Ghraib prison.

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Introduced

23 June 2004

Last action

23 June 2004 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsors

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]

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Summary

Creates the Select Committee to Investigate Detainee Abuses to conduct a full and complete investigation of the abuses of detainees held in U.S. custody in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, in particular those documented abuses at Abu Ghraib prison, and to make appropriate findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives. Requires the Select Committee to assess, analyze, and evaluate relevant persons, policies, procedures, reports, and events during the course of its investigation, including but not limited to those specified in this Resolution. Sets forth procedures and authorities of the Select Committee. Requires the Select Committee to submit its final report to the House within six months of adoption of this Resolution and to cease to exist one month thereafter.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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  2. 23 June 2004

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    Introduced in House

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  3. 23 June 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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