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- H.R.865
H.R.865: To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that persons may bring private rights of actions against foreign states for certain terrorist acts, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (21 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
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. Provides that the removal of a foreign state...
(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, Border Security, and Claims.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 16, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by H. James Saxton (R-N.J.) |