H.R. 1186 (111th): To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Virginia or to house such individuals at such facilities.

Introduced:
Feb 25, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Randy Forbes [R-VA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on February 25, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Feb 25, 2009
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

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Last updated Feb 25, 2009.
2 pages

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2/25/2009--Introduced.
Prohibits federal funds from being used to: (1) transfer any individual detained by the United States at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any military installation or federal detention center in Virginia; or (2) house any such individual at a Virginia installation or detention center.

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