H.R. 6292 · 112th Congress
Jacob's Law of 2012
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Marie Buerkle
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Nadler4 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act of 2012 or Jacob's Law of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit a semiannnual report to Congress for five years that identifies: (1) U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Aug 2, 2012
Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act of 2012 or Jacob's Law of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit a semiannnual report to Congress for five years that identifies: (1) U.S. citizens imprisoned in foreign countries whose fundamental due process and human rights are being violated, (2) the due process and human rights violations that are being committed against such U.S. citizens, and (3) the government officials who are responsible for such violations or who are not fulfilling their official responsibility to protect such rights.
Prohibits the Secretary of State from issuing any visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from permitting entry to the United States of, any such identified official and his or her immediate family members. Makes such ban permanent if an identified U.S. citizen dies while in foreign custody.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Jacob's Law of 2012
Also known as: Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act of 2012
Latest action (Aug 14, 2012): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 2, 2012
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.