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Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

USA117th CongressS-4134| Senate 
| Updated: 5/4/2022
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.
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Timeline
May 4, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)
Jun 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7276
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
  • May 4, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)


  • June 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7276
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7276: Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
  • S 117-5233: A bill to require the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.
Arms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeEvidence and witnessesGeorgia (Republic)Government information and archivesHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRussiaSex offensesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaUkraineWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

USA117th CongressS-4134| Senate 
| Updated: 5/4/2022
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.
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Timeline
May 4, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)
Jun 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7276
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
  • May 4, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2340-2341)


  • June 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7276
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7276: Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
  • S 117-5233: A bill to require the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeEvidence and witnessesGeorgia (Republic)Government information and archivesHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRussiaSex offensesSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaUkraineWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity