Detailed Summary

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.

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.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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