H.R.4875: To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that persons may bring private rights of actions against foriegn states for certain terrorist acts, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced July 20, 2004
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2004

Bill Summary

Amends the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (FSIA) to require that a foreign state designated as a state sponsor of terrorism under specified laws, or an official, employee, or agent of such a foreign state, shall be liable to a U.S. national for the national's personal injury or death caused by acts of that state or official, employee, or agent acting within the scope of his or her duties. Authorizes U.S. courts to exercise...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
July 20, 2004

Introduced in the House by H. James Saxton (R-N.J.)

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