House Bill 9626
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Report on DoD Practices to Distinguish Between Civilians and Combatants Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 20, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9626
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Report on DoD Practices to Distinguish Between Civilians and Combatants Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to prepare an independent report on DOD practices regarding distinguishing between combatants and civilians in U.S. military operations (i.e., a mission, strike, engagement, raid, or incident).
December 20, 2022
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12/20/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/20/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 17, 2023 4:45:42 AM