Volunteer Fighters Exemption Act of 2022

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Bill Number

HR 7039

Introduced

Mar 9, 2022

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Topics

Conflicts and wars Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Europe Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents Russia Ukraine

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Summary

Volunteer Fighters Exemption Act of 2022

This bill temporarily exempts from prosecution individuals who violate certain federal criminal laws related to their participation as combatants in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of Ukraine.

Actions

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 9, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 9, 2022

Introduced in House

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