To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and repress the misuse of the Red Crescent distinctive emblem and the Third Protocol (Red Crystal) distinctive emblem.
(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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8692-8693)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6338.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8692)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8692)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11606-11607)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11606-11607)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 109-481.
Became Public Law No: 109-481.
Enacted as Public Law 109-481
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