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- H.R.5796
H.R.5796: Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 17, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
69 (27 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a common fund to be administered by the class representatives and agents for the former American hostages in Iran and their survivors (case number 1:08-CV-00487 (EGS) of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia) in order to pay claims to the American hostages and to family members identified as class members. Finances...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| May 17, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) |