Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 10, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
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Stop COVID Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 10, 2021)
Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2021 or the Stop COVID Act of 2021
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 happenedJun 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJun 10, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 10, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate