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H.R.3815: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 23, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 23, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (30 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 23, 2015
Bill Summary
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act This bill amends the federal judicial code to narrow the scope of foreign sovereign immunity by authorizing U.S. courts to hear cases involving claims against a foreign state for injuries, death, or damages that occur inside the United States as a result of a tort, including an act of terrorism, committed anywhere by a foreign state or official. It amends the federal criminal code to permit civil...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 23, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Oct. 23, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Oct. 23, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |