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H.R. 2367Became Law

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 21, 1999)

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 to: (1) the President to provide assistance in the form of grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of such torture; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture); and (3) the President for the U.S. contribution to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, through the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, should: (1) request the Fund to find new ways to support, and to encourage the development of new, treatment centers and programs that are carrying out rehabilitative services for victims of torture; (2) use the vote of the United States to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and the Committee Against Torture established under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and (3) use the U.S. vote to establish a country rapporteur or similar mechanism to investigate human rights violations in a country if either the Special Rapporteur or the Committee Against Torture indicates that a systematic practice of torture is prevalent there.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on certain required specialized training with regard to victims of torture for Foreign Service officers.

Makes technical amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998.

What just happenedNov 3, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-87.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Nov 3, 1999PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-87.

  2. Nov 3, 1999BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-87.

  3. Nov 3, 1999PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 3, 1999BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 26, 1999FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 26, 1999President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 22, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 21, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Oct 21, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Oct 21, 1999Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13035)

  11. Sep 22, 1999IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  12. Sep 21, 1999FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Sep 21, 1999FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8424)

  14. Sep 21, 1999Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8424)

  15. Sep 21, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2367.

  16. Sep 21, 1999FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8424-8427)

  17. Sep 21, 1999FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Sep 9, 1999CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. Sep 9, 1999CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Sep 1, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    International Operations and Human Rights Subcommittee
  21. Jul 13, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  22. Jun 29, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Jun 29, 1999IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  24. Jun 29, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  25. Jun 29, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Jun 29, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 21, 199936

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 to: (1) the President to provide assistance in the form of grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of such torture; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture); and (3) the President for the U.S. contribution to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, through the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, should: (1) request the Fund to find new ways to support, and to encourage the development of new, treatment centers and programs that are carrying out rehabilitative services for victims of torture; (2) use the vote of the United States to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and the Committee Against Torture established under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and (3) use the U.S. vote to establish a country rapporteur or similar mechanism to investigate human rights violations in a country if either the Special Rapporteur or the Committee Against Torture indicates that a systematic practice of torture is prevalent there.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on certain required specialized training with regard to victims of torture for Foreign Service officers.

Makes technical amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998.

Introduced in HouseJun 29, 199900

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 to: (1) the President to provide assistance in the form of grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of such torture; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture); and (3) the President for the U.S. contribution to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) request the Fund to find new ways to support, and to encourage the development of new, treatment centers and programs carrying out rehabilitative services for victims of torture; (2) use the vote of the United States to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and the Committee Against Torture established under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and (3) use the U.S. vote to establish a country rapporteur or similar mechanism to investigate human rights violations in a country if either the Special Rapporteur or the Committee Against Torture indicates that a systematic practice of torture is prevalent there.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on required specialized training with regard to victims of torture for Foreign Service officers.