To implement for the United States the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for committing or attempting to commit torture outside the United States.

Grants jurisdiction over such activity if the alleged offender is: (1) a U.S. national; or (2) present in the United States.

Makes this Act effective on the latter of the date of enactment of this Act or the date the United States has become a party to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.