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S.2930: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Dec. 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2010
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act - Amends the federal judicial code to: (1) expand the liability of foreign states for tortious acts committed against U.S. citizens during a terrorist act and allow civil actions against a foreign state that are now pending or that were dismissed to proceed in accordance with such expanded liability; and (2) impose liability on a foreign state for the acts or omissions of its officials or employees...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-858.
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| Dec. 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) |