Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act
Summary
Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act This bill establishes that U.S. district courts have extraterritorial jurisdiction over certain torts if (1) an alleged defendant is a national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) an alleged defendant is present in the United States, irrespective of the nationality of the alleged defendant.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 5, 2022
Last action May 5, 2022
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2
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Committee
1
May 5, 2022
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 5, 2022
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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