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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7039
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 9, 2022
Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mrs. Spartz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To provide an exemption from certain criminal provisions for participating as a combatant in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as Volunteer Fighters Exemption Act of 2022.
2.
Exemption for participating as a combatant in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of Ukraine
(a)
In general
Any violation of a covered provision committed by a person that involves participating as a combatant in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of Ukraine during the period beginning February 24, 2022, and ending on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, is deemed not to be such a violation.
(b)
Covered provision defined
In this Act, the term covered provision means section 958, 959, or 960 of title 18, United States Code.