H.R. 563 (110th): Congressional Pardon for Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean Act

Introduced:
Jan 18, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Duncan Hunter [R-CA52]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 18, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 18, 2007
Cosponsors
105 cosponsors (100R, 5D) (show)
Committees

House Homeland Security

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To vacate further proceedings in the prosecution of certain named persons.

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Last updated Jan 18, 2007.
2 pages

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1/18/2007--Introduced.
Congressional Pardon for Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean Act - Orders: (1) the criminal convictions and sentences of Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean vacated; and (2) the release of said agents from government custody. Prohibits any further criminal prosecution or other proceedings against said agents.
Express the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security should review the rules of engagement presently used by the U.S. Border Patrol.

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