House Bill 7174
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7174
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act
This bill expands Department of Defense (DOD) reporting requirements for civilian casualties that result from U.S. military operations and implements other requirements to address and prevent such casualties.
Specifically, the bill requires (1) coordination with the Department of State in responding to reports of civilian casualties resulting from military operations, (2) DOD to establish and maintain a database that preserves and organizes reports on investigations of such civilian casualties, and (3) DOD to add personnel to implement its policies relating to civilian casualties from military operations.
June 11, 2020
06/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:55 PM