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Bill116th CongressFiled May 4, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 3592

Stop COVID Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 4, 2020)

Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2020 or the Stop COVID Act of 2020

This bill limits the immunity of foreign states from suit in the United States.

Specifically, it bars immunity for a foreign state in cases where the foreign state allegedly, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discharges a biological agent that results in the bodily injury, death, or damage to property of a U.S. national.

What just happenedMay 4, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. May 4, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 4, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Stop COVID Act of 2020 — Informed