To clarify that the definition of unprivileged enemy belligerent includes members of al Qaeda.
What it does: Replaces “or” through line 22 with new text
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL)Replaces “or” through line 22 with new text
Struck: or …
Inserted: (B) has purposefully and materially supported hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners; or
Inserted: (C) is a member of al Qaeda or a group that is connected with al Qaeda.
Original wording
On page 323, beginning on line 19, strike “or” and all that follows through line 22, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1533. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1390, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 323, beginning on line 19, strike “or” and all that follows through line 22, and insert the following:
“(B) has purposefully and materially supported hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners; or
“(C) is a member of al Qaeda or a group that is connected with al Qaeda.”.
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1533 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Sessions.(consideration: CR S8025-8029)
July 23, 2009
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1533 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Sessions.(consideration: CR S8025-8029)
July 23, 2009
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1533 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S8029)
July 23, 2009
Amendment SA 1533 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Sessions. (consideration: CR S8025-8029) To clarify that the definition of unprivileged enemy belligerent includes members of al Qaeda.
July 23, 2009
Amendment SA 1533 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S8029)
July 23, 2009
Senate amendment submitted
July 14, 2009