118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5112Civilian Harm Review and Reassessment Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish procedures for the review and reinvestigation of certain allegations of civilian harm that resulted from United States military operations, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Aug 1, 2023
Last action Aug 1, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish procedures under which it must review and reinvestigate allegations of civilian harm that resulted from military operations involving the U.S. Armed Forces between 2011 and 2023 and that DOD finds were likely incorrectly dismissed due to investigation errors or incomplete information. In establishing the review procedures, DOD must consult with nongovernmental organizations that focus on civilian harm and human rights. Additionally, DOD must report on any identified errors, steps taken to respond to such errors, and recommended steps to prevent similar errors in the future.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Aug 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.