HR 7818 · 117th Congress

Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

<p><b>Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act</b></p> <p>This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. </p> <p>Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the Un…

Sponsor

Cicilline, David N. (D-RI)

Introduced

2022-05-18

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.