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S.1535: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Sept. 19, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 2014
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act - Amends the federal judicial code to include among the exceptions to U.S. jurisdictional immunity of foreign states any statutory or common law tort claim arising out of an act of extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hostage taking, terrorism, or the provision of material support or resources for such an act, or any claim for contribution or indemnity relating to a claim arising out of such an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Held at the desk.
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Received in the House.
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6657-6658) |
| Dec. 11, 2014 |
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6657-6660)
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| Sept. 15, 2014 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 560.
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| Sept. 15, 2014 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Sept. 11, 2014 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Sept. 19, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 19, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |