H.R. 5460 · 110th Congress

To amend the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 and title 18, United States Code, to include waterboarding in the definition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment and in the definition of torture, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Anna Eshoo
Introduced
2008-02-14
Latest action
2008-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Subjects

Crime and law enforcement
Human rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Armed Forces and National Security
Prisoners of war
Torture
International Affairs
Prisoners' rights
Punishment