Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 4126 Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4126

Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act

This bill prohibits the President from using Department of Defense (DOD) funds to transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is or was held on or after January 20, 2009, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by DOD.

Any contravening action by the President shall be without legal effect.

No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for DOD for FY2016 may be used to: (1) close or abandon Guantanamo, (2) relinquish control of Guantanamo to Cuba, or (3) implement a material modification to the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, DC, on May 29, 1934, that constructively closes Guantanamo.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4126

Bill HR 4126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 19, 2015. Bill HR 4126 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on November 19, 2015. Bill HR 4126's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of November 19, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4126

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Caribbean areaCubaDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDetention of personsExecutive agency funding and structureLatin AmericaMilitary facilities and propertyTerrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4126

Guantanamo Transfer Prevention ActTo clarify that any action by the President in contravention of the restriction on transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is without legal effect, and for other purposes.Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act

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