HR 6338 109th Congress

Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006

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Became Public Law No: 109-481.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the wearing or displaying of the Red Crescent or the Third Protocol Emblem (the Red Crystal), or any other insignia imitating such emblems, for the fraudulent purpose of claiming membership in an authorized national society using such emblems, the International Committee of the Red Cross, or the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to six month for violations. Authorizes the use of such emblems, consistent with the Geneva Conventions, by: (1) authorized national societies that are members of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; (2) the International Committee of the Red Cross; (3) the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and (4) the sanitary and hospital authorities of the armed forces of State Parties to the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit to enjoin violations of this Act.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the wearing or displaying of the Red Crescent or the Third Protocol Emblem (the Red Crystal), or any other insignia imitating such emblems, for the fraudulent purpose of claiming membership in an authorized national society using such emblems, the International Committee of the Red Cross, or the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to six month for violations. Authorizes the use of such emblems, consistent with the Geneva Conventions, by: (1) authorized national societies that are members of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; (2) the International Committee of the Red Cross; (3) the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and (4) the sanitary and hospital authorities of the armed forces of State Parties to the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit to enjoin violations of this Act.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the wearing or displaying of the Red Crescent or the Third Protocol Emblem (the Red Crystal), or any other insignia imitating such emblems, for the fraudulent purpose of claiming membership in an authorized national society using such emblems, the International Committee of the Red Cross, or the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to six month for violations. Authorizes the use of such emblems, consistent with the Geneva Conventions, by: (1) authorized national societies that are members of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; (2) the International Committee of the Red Cross; (3) the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and (4) the sanitary and hospital authorities of the armed forces of State Parties to the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit to enjoin violations of this Act.
Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the wearing or displaying of the Red Crescent or the Third Protocol Emblem (the Red Crystal) for the fraudulent purpose of claiming membership in an authorized national society using such emblems. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to six month for violations.

Actions

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 109-481.

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 109-481.

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2007-01-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2007-01-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2006-12-08T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2006-12-08T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11606-11607)

2006-12-08T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11606-11607)

2006-12-06T00:00:00

Received in the Senate, read twice.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8692)

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8692)

2006-12-05T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6338.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8692-8693)

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

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