Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4134
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 4, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 4, 2022
Latest Action
May 4, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4134
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022.

Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/04/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)
05/04/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 3, 2023 9:55:09 PM