S.Amdt. 1077
What it does: Inserts “who are captured in the course of hostilities” after “to detain covered persons (as defined i…”
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT)What it changes
1 change to S. 1867 · shown in the bill's text
Inserts “who are captured in the course of hostilities” after “to detain covered persons (as defined i…”
In S. 1867 · Placed on Calendar Senate
SEC. 1031. AFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO DETAIN COVERED PERSONS PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE.
(a) In General.--Congress affirms that the authority of the President to use all necessary and appropriate force pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) includes the authority for the Armed Forces of the United States to detain covered persons (as defined in subsection (b)) [inserted: who are captured in the course of hostilities ]pending disposition under the law of war.
(b) Covered Persons.--A covered person under this section is any person as follows:
Original wording
On page 359, line 13, insert after “to detain covered persons (as defined in subsection (b))” the following: “who are captured in the course of hostilities”.
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As printed
SA 1077. Mr. LEAHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1867, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 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 359, line 13, insert after “to detain covered persons (as defined in subsection (b))” the following: “who are captured in the course of hostilities”.
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Senate amendment submitted
November 17, 2011