Poe/Slaughter Amendment Protects Civilian Contractors Working Overseas
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Requires Defense Contractors to Report Violent Crimes
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) and Congresswoman
Louise Slaughter (NY-28) offered an amendment to the Defense Appropriations
Bill requiring defense contractors supporting the missions in Iraq and
Afghanistan to report violent crimes committed against or by contracted
employees to the Department of Defense and that the information be made
public. Congress overwhelmingly approved this amendment by voice vote.
"This is one step in the right direction in bringing justice to victims," said Poe.
"It is important that Americans working overseas know that the long arm of the
law doesn't stop at our borders. The sexual assault case of Jamie Leigh Jones
brought to light serious concerns over how our government and US contractors
handle criminal activity in Iraq and Afghanistan. I applaud this Congress for
recognizing this is not a political issue and working across party lines to
overwhelmingly support this important amendment."
Slaughter/Poe Amendment to H.R. 5658, The Defense Appropriations Bill:
* Secretary of Defense shall develop requirements relating to covered offenses
allegedly perpetrated by or against contractor personnel
* Creates a requirement for defense contractors to provide for victim and witness
safety, medical assistance, and psychological assistance in the case of a covered
offense
* Applies to all current and future government contractors
Congressman Poe has been an outspoken advocate for justice on behalf of Jamie
Leigh Jones. Poe was instrumental in facilitating the return of Ms. Jones after
receiving a call from her father in July 2005. Congressman Poe contacted the
State Department's Department of Overseas Citizen Services, which then
dispatched agents from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad to rescue her.
Congressman Poe is the founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Victim's
Rights Caucus. As a former criminal court judge and prosecutor for over 30
years in Houston, Texas, Poe is recognized nationally for his creative sentencing
of criminals and as a dedicated advocate for victims and children.
© 2008 Ourtribune.com
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Requires Defense Contractors to Report Violent Crimes
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) and Congresswoman
Louise Slaughter (NY-28) offered an amendment to the Defense Appropriations
Bill requiring defense contractors supporting the missions in Iraq and
Afghanistan to report violent crimes committed against or by contracted
employees to the Department of Defense and that the information be made
public. Congress overwhelmingly approved this amendment by voice vote.
"This is one step in the right direction in bringing justice to victims," said Poe.
"It is important that Americans working overseas know that the long arm of the
law doesn't stop at our borders. The sexual assault case of Jamie Leigh Jones
brought to light serious concerns over how our government and US contractors
handle criminal activity in Iraq and Afghanistan. I applaud this Congress for
recognizing this is not a political issue and working across party lines to
overwhelmingly support this important amendment."
Slaughter/Poe Amendment to H.R. 5658, The Defense Appropriations Bill:
* Secretary of Defense shall develop requirements relating to covered offenses
allegedly perpetrated by or against contractor personnel
* Creates a requirement for defense contractors to provide for victim and witness
safety, medical assistance, and psychological assistance in the case of a covered
offense
* Applies to all current and future government contractors
Congressman Poe has been an outspoken advocate for justice on behalf of Jamie
Leigh Jones. Poe was instrumental in facilitating the return of Ms. Jones after
receiving a call from her father in July 2005. Congressman Poe contacted the
State Department's Department of Overseas Citizen Services, which then
dispatched agents from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad to rescue her.
Congressman Poe is the founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Victim's
Rights Caucus. As a former criminal court judge and prosecutor for over 30
years in Houston, Texas, Poe is recognized nationally for his creative sentencing
of criminals and as a dedicated advocate for victims and children.
© 2008 Ourtribune.com
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