Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 23, 2015)
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 claims against a foreign state or official for injuries, death, or damages from an act of international terrorism. Additionally, the bill authorizes federal courts to exercise personal jurisdiction over and impose liability on a person who commits, or aids, abets, or conspires to commit, an act of international terrorism against a U.S. national.
What just happenedNov 23, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2015
- Nov 23, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Oct 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 23, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House