H.Res.689: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing certain other Federal officials to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay.

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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Jul 22, 2004

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Requests that the President, and directs the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General (AG) to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents in their possession (as more specifically identified in this Resolution) relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay and any instructions for handling such documents, with the exception of those documents in the AG's possession that are protected by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) in proceedings in which the AG or the Department of Justice are parties.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] · D–MI

Committees

Armed Services Committee

47 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jul 22, 2004
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Jul 22, 2004
Reported adversely by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 108-632.
Jul 22, 2004
Reported adversely by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 108-632.
Jul 15, 2004
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 27.
Jul 15, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 23, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1218)
Jun 23, 2004
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2004
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.689 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.689, 108th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing certain other Federal officials to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/689

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-07-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres689/BILLS-108hres689rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.689 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.689, 108th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing certain other Federal officials to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/689

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-07-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres689/BILLS-108hres689rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.689 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.689, 108th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing certain other Federal officials to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/689

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-07-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres689/BILLS-108hres689rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.689 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.689, 108th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing certain other Federal officials to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/689

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-07-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres689/BILLS-108hres689rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.689 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.