A bill to implement the International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide.
Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the criminal offense of genocide. Sets forth penalties to be imposed upon anyone who commits or attempts to commit any of the acts which constitute genocide (a fine of $1,000,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years, and life imprisonment if group members are killed). Sets forth criminal penalties (a fine of $500,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years) for directly and publicly inciting an act of genocide.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Became Public Law No: 100-606.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Clean Bill H.R.4243 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.
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