To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.

9/4/2024, 8:05 AM
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9311
Introduced on
2024-08-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Justice for 9/11 Act

This bill provides that any plea agreement entered into by Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi for actions involving the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, and its related judgment must not preclude the trial of such individuals under other provisions of law for that attack. In any trial of such individuals, the death penalty must be available.

In the case of any sentence imposed on Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, the individual must (1) be held at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in solitary confinement; (2) not be provided contact with foreign nationals; (3) not be provided with psychological treatment except that specifically authorized by medical authorities at Guantanamo Bay; and (4) not be transferred to the continental United States or any other country.

Bill 118 hr 9311, also known as the "Guantanamo Plea Agreement Act," aims to address the plea agreements for certain individuals who are currently detained at Guantanamo Bay. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the detention and legal proceedings of these individuals.

The main focus of the bill is to ensure that plea agreements made by detainees at Guantanamo are fair and just. It seeks to provide guidelines and regulations for the negotiation and acceptance of plea agreements, as well as ensuring that detainees have access to legal counsel throughout the process.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the treatment and rights of detainees, including protections against torture and inhumane treatment. It also addresses the transfer and release of detainees, outlining procedures for their repatriation or resettlement in other countries. Overall, the Guantanamo Plea Agreement Act aims to uphold the principles of justice and fairness in the legal proceedings of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay. It seeks to ensure that their rights are protected and that any plea agreements made are done so in a transparent and equitable manner.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary3/3/2025

Justice for 9/11 Act

This bill provides that any plea agreement entered into by Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi for actions involving the terrorist atta...

Latest Action8/6/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.