H.R. 6292 - Jacob's Law of 2012
International affairs. 112th Congress (2011-2012) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Christopher Smith
- Summary:
- To deny entry into the United States of officials of any foreign government, including their immediate family members, who commit or who fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violations of imprisoned United States citizens, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Jacob's Law of 2012
H.R. 6292 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- To deny entry into the United States of officials of any foreign government, including their immediate family members, who commit or who fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violations of imprisoned United States citizens, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To deny entry into the United States of officials of any foreign government, including their immediate family members, who commit or who fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violations of imprisoned United States citizens, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Jacob's Law of 2012
- Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act of 2012
- Sponsor
- Christopher Smith
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- International affairs
- Bolivia
- Congressional oversight
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Due process and equal protection
- Family relationships
- Human rights
- Immigration status and procedures
- Latin America
- Sanctions
- Visas and passports
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 8/02/2012 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 8/02/2012 8/02/2012 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 8/02/2012 Referred to House Judiciary 8/02/2012 Referred to House Foreign Affairs 8/03/2012 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1430-1431) 8/14/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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