HR Bill 8419 American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-05-16

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Alternative Names

American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide funding for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism by ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact

Congressional oversight

Crime victims

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Government trust funds

Terrorism

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]

Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

10/9/2024, 5:37 PM
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8419

Introduced on
2024-05-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/16/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide funding for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism by ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Crime victims•
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Government trust funds•
Terrorism

Comments

APPROVED
AB
Adelaide Bynum
This bill hurts me financially. How will it impact other victims of terrorism?

APPROVED
SC
Sara Clarke
I can't believe this bill is even being considered! It's just another way for the government to waste our hard-earned tax dollars. I don't see how this is going to benefit anyone except for the politicians who are pushing for it. It's frustrating to ...

APPROVED
DC
Donald Currin
I think this bill is good for us. It helps victims of terrorism and their families. I hope it passes soon. #USA #HR8419 #compensation #terrorism #victims

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/19/2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.