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H.R.3026: To amend title 28, United States Code, relating to jurisdictional immunities of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to grant jurisdiction to the courts of the United States for claims arising out of the destruction of Pan American World Airways Flight 103.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 25, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (9 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal judicial code to provide an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of foreign states by granting jurisdiction to the U.S. courts for claims in which money damages are sought against the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya arising out of the destruction of Pan American World Airways Flight 103. Specifies that such a cause of action shall survive the death, and pass to the estate, of the claimant. Makes an exception to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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Nov. 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jon D. Fox (R-Pa.) |