Bill or resolution detail
S 4240
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
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Became Public Law No: 117-351.
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Became Public Law No: 117-351.
Effective Jan 10, 2026Entity 117-s-4240
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Roy Blunt | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thom Tillis | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Jan 5, 2023 · President
Signed by President.
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Jan 5, 2023 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
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Jan 5, 2023 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-351.
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Jan 5, 2023 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Dec 28, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Dec 28, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Dec 22, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10012)
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Dec 22, 2022 · Floor
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Dec 22, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10012-10013)
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Dec 22, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4240.
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Dec 22, 2022 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10012)
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Dec 22, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec 21, 2022 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Dec 21, 2022 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9713-9714)
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Dec 21, 2022 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Dec 21, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9713-9714)
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Dec 21, 2022 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Dec 21, 2022 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Dec 21, 2022 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Dec 21, 2022 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9713-9714)
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May 18, 2022 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 18, 2022 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact6590Amendment SA 6590 Agreed To In Senate By Unanimous Consent.
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Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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