H.R.6223: SAAFE Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2016

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Bill Summary

Safeguarding America's Armed Forces and Effectiveness Act or the SAAFE Act This bill amends the federal judicial code to limit civil claims against a foreign state for injuries, death, or damage that occurs inside the United States as a result of an act of international terrorism or a tortious act. Specifically, it limits such claims to only those for injuries, death, or damage that occurred on September 11, 2001.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Sept. 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 28, 2016

Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

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