To exclude groups assembled solely for non-violent political association from the definition of an armed force or group.
What it does: Inserts “, excluding any group assembled solely for non-violent political association” after “state-sponsored”
Sen. Russell D. Feingold (D-WI)What it changes
1 change to S. 2135 · shown in the bill's text
Inserts “, excluding any group assembled solely for non-violent political association” after “state-sponsored”
In S. 2135 · Reported to Senate
"(B) direct support functions related to combat, including taking supplies to the front line and other services at the front line.
"(2) Armed force or group.--The term 'armed force or group' means any army, militia, or other military organization, whether or not it is state-sponsored[inserted: , excluding any group assembled solely for non-violent political association].".
(2) Statute of limitations.--Chapter 213 of title 18, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:
Original wording
On page 4, line 7, insert after “state-sponsored” the following: “, excluding any group assembled solely for non-violent political association”.
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As printed
SA 3882. Mr. PRYOR (for Mr. Feingold) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2135, to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 4, line 7, insert after “state-sponsored” the following: “, excluding any group assembled solely for non-violent political association”.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3882 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 19, 2007
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3882 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 19, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3882 proposed by Senator Pryor for Senator Feingold.(consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15943; text: CR 12/18/2007 CR S15943)
December 19, 2007
Amendment SA 3882 proposed by Senator Pryor for Senator Feingold. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15943; text: CR 12/18/2007 CR S15943) To exclude groups assembled solely for non-violent political association from the definition of an armed force or group.
December 19, 2007
Amendment SA 3882 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 19, 2007
Senate amendment submitted
December 18, 2007