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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Jul 31, 2009
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Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any Department of Justice (DOJ) document, memo, or correspondence that relates to: (1) guidance, recommendations, or logistical preparations made since January 20, 2009, for the transfer or release of the detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the United States; (2) identities and other information about any detainees who have been cleared for release into the United States; (3) countries that have been contacted to request the acceptance of such detainees; and (4) legal guidance regarding the transfer, detention or release of such detainees into the United States.
People & committees
Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R–VA
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-242.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-242.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8013, E1732)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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