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S. 248

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Limitations on Interrogation Techniques Act of 2009
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Committee
Latest Action · January 14, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
January 14, 2009
Sponsor
Sen. Christopher BondR
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Limitations on Interrogation Techniques Act of 2009 - Prohibits any individual in the custody or control of personnel of an element of the intelligence community or contractor or subcontractor thereof, regardless of nationality or physical location, from being subject to the following interrogation techniques: (1) forcing the individual to be naked, perform sexual acts, or pose in a sexual manner; (2) placing hoods or sacks over the head of the individual or using duct tape over the eyes; (3) applying beatings, electrical shock, burns, or similar forms of physical pain; (4) using the technique known as waterboarding; (5) using military working dogs; (6) inducing hypothermia or heat injury; (7) conducting mock executions; or (8) depriving the individual of adequate food, water, or medical care.

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