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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

USA117th CongressHR-7818| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national. First, this bill extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender. Second, the bill expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
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Timeline
May 18, 2022
Introduced in House
May 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4240
Signed by President.
  • May 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • January 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4240
    Signed by President.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-4240: Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationImmigration status and proceduresJudicial review and appealsJurisdiction and venueWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

USA117th CongressHR-7818| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national. First, this bill extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender. Second, the bill expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
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Timeline
May 18, 2022
Introduced in House
May 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4240
Signed by President.
  • May 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • January 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4240
    Signed by President.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-4240: Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationImmigration status and proceduresJudicial review and appealsJurisdiction and venueWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity