My Letter to Congress: H.R.3166 Enemy Expatriation Act

I am writing as your constituent in the 29th Congressional district of New York. I'm tracking H.R.3166 - Enemy Expatriation Act using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability. please don't pass this dumb bill. You can't do this. Please read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution STOPS you from it.

Sincerely,
keith barton ii

You are receiving this letter because you recently wrote to Congressman Tom Reed.

February 14, 2012


Keith Barton II
6464 St Rt 96
Victor, NY 14564-1457


Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting my office. I look forward to researching your issue and responding to you in a timely manner. The involvement of my constituents helps me represent them in the best possible manner. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Congressman Tom Reed

NY-29


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You are receiving this letter because you recently wrote to Congressman Tom Reed.

February 14, 2012


Keith Barton II
6464 St Rt 96
Victor, NY 14564-1457


Dear Keith,

Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding H.R. 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This dialogue is very important to me as your representative.
The NDAA authorized appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2012. This bill is representative of one of the key roles of Congress and the federal government, to "provide for the common defense.” I supported this measure because of the importance of furnishing our troops with the proper gear and protecting the American people from foreign threats. This legislation deals with military personnel policy, education and training, military pay and allowances, and management. By recognizing the importance of spending reduction measures, as well as the importance of a strong national defense, the National Defense Authorization Act adequately addresses our nation's military needs.
The House and Senate produced a Conference Committee Report on the NDAA, which was released on December 12, 2011. Section 1021 of this report contained the provisions to ensure that anyone who “was a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners” would be detained under the law of war. Section 1021(e) of the NDAA goes on to state that “Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect existing law or authorities relating to the detention of United States citizens, lawful resident aliens of the United States, or any other persons who are captured or arrested in the United States.”
Because of concerns raised by many, including myself, over this language, I am an original co-sponsor of H.R. 3676: this legislation retroactively amends this language to explicitly state that no American citizen may be held against their will without all rights of due process afforded them by the Constitution.
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Sincerely,

Congressman Tom Reed



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