H.R. 5722 - International Megan's Law of 2008
Foreign policy.
- Sponsor:
- Christopher Smith
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
International Megan's Law of 2008
H.R. 5722 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To mandate reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other sex offenders intending to engage in international travel, to provide advance notice of convicted sex offenders who intend to travel outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, to prevent entry into the United States by any foreign sex offender, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To mandate reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other sex offenders intending to engage in international travel, to provide advance notice of convicted sex offenders who intend to travel outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, to prevent entry into the United States by any foreign sex offender, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- International Megan's Law of 2008
- Sponsor
- Christopher Smith
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Foreign policy
- Admission of nonimmigrants
- Child sexual abuse
- Children
- Congress
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Criminal justice
- Criminal justice information
- Economic assistance
- Fines (Penalties)
- Foreign aid
- Government information
- Government paperwork
- Identification of criminals
- Immigration
- International affairs
- International cooperation
- Sex offenders
- Travel
- Visas
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/08/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 4/08/2008 4/08/2008 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 4/08/2008 Referred to House Foreign Affairs 4/08/2008 Referred to House Judiciary 4/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. 4/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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