VoterlyH.R. 7276: Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In progress
What this bill does
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2022-03-29
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 25
- Latest action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] introduced H.R. 7276. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 7276? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 7276 do?
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts t…
Who sponsored H.R. 7276?
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 7276?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 7276 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.