Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act
This bill clarifies legal pathways for victims of terrorism to collect judgments against foreign states that sponsor attacks. It removes barriers by updating references in federal law to ensure victims can pursue claims under Section 2333(d)(1) without being blocked by prior legal interpretations. The bill also expands the definition of "national of the United States" to include U.S.-organized entities for these cases, making it easier for more victims to qualify. These changes apply to all pending or future lawsuits filed after the bill's enactment.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 26, 2023
Last action Jul 26, 2023
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Jul 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 26, 2023
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
Co
Chip Roy
RRepublican
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Lamborn
RRepublican
Co
Frank Pallone, Jr.
DDemocratic
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