H.R.2712 - Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

To provide that certain photographic records relating to the treatment of any individual engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the Armed Forces of the United States in operations outside the United States shall not be subject to disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act). view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To provide that certain photographic records relating to the treatment of any individual engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the Armed Forces of the United States in operations outside the United States shall not be subject to disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act). as introduced.

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Latest Action Jun 04, 2009Referred to House Armed Services Related Bills (5) & Issues (9) Users Tracking H.R.2712 (3)
6/4/2009--Introduced.Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a certification to the President for any photograph relating to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Fo

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6/4/2009--Introduced.Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a certification to the President for any photograph relating to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Forces in operations outside of the United States if the Secretary determines that disclosure of such photograph would endanger U.S. citizens or members of the Armed Forces or U.S. government employees deployed outside the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to submit a renewal of a certification at any time. Provides that a certification or a renewal shall expire five years after submission. Exempts such a certified photograph from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

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02/05/10
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Tancredo introduced the bill in 1999 (H. R. 41), 2001 (H. R. 2712), and 2003 (H. R. 946). Tancredo did not re-introduce the bill in 2005, but in 2007 he proposed an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to "establish English as the ...

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01/28/10
Maryland 5th Majority Leader Steny Hoyer against good jobs

1627, Feinstein-Kyl visa tracking; 2001: Cosponsor HR 2712, Tancredo moratorium bill; 1999 co-spons Stump compre cuts (HR41); 1997 co-spon Stump moratorium (HR347); 1996: Senate Judiciary Comm vote on S. 1664; 1996: House Judiciary Comm ...

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11/04/09
Coin Legislation September - October 2009 Summary

On October 1, 2009, H.R. 2712 was introduced to seek commemorative coins for the Gettysburg Campaign. Gold, silver, and clad coins are sought for the program. This bill is similar to H.R. 2123: Gettysburg Campaign Act, except for the ...

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