http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=23636 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group (other than a group assembled solely for nonviolent political association) or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Imposes a life sentence if the death of any person results from a violation of this Act. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable; and (2) disqualify such alien for asylum or withholding or removal.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 23636@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 5/6/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 35563@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=21933 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group (other than a group assembled solely for nonviolent political association) or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Imposes a life sentence if the death of any person results from a violation of this Act. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable; and (2) disqualify such alien for asylum or withholding or removal.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/8/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21933@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 4/8/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held. 34568@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=20571 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group (other than a group assembled solely for nonviolent political association) or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Imposes a life sentence if the death of any person results from a violation of this Act. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable; and (2) disqualify such alien for asylum or withholding or removal.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/4/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 20571@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 2/4/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. 33938@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=14991 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group (other than a group assembled solely for nonviolent political association) or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Imposes a life sentence if the death of any person results from a violation of this Act. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable; and (2) disqualify such alien for asylum or withholding or removal.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 14991@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=14986 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc16"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Imposes a life sentence if the death of any person results from a violation of this Act. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable; and (2) disqualify such alien for asylum or withholding or removal.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc17"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc18"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc19"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 14986@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=14856 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc20"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc21"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc22"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc23"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 14856@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 12/19/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. 31362@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=14648 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc24"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc25"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 12/11/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc26"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc27"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 14648@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 12/11/2007: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532. 31256@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 11/8/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. 30603@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=13356 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc28"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc29"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 11/8/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc30"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc31"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 13356@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=11720 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc32"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc33"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc34"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc35"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 11720@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=11721 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc36"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc37"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc38"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc39"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 11721@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2135.html?rev=11722 <p>S. 2135 would prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, it would designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, and it would allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers.</p> <h2 id="toc40"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or 20-year prison term for recruiting, enlisting, or conscripting a person under 15 years of age into an armed force or group or knowingly using such person to participate actively in combat hostilities or attempting or conspiring to do so. Provides for: (1) expanded jurisdiction for prosecuting U.S. nationals and aliens who violate this Act; and (2) a 10-year limitation period for prosecuting violations.</p> <p>Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to render any alien who has recruited or used child soldiers inadmissible or deportable.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc41"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc42"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc43"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 11722@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 10/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 26584@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2135.html 10/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 29815@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT