Stop COVID Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:28:54Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2006 Stop COVID Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2006

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2006

Bill S 2006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2021. Bill S 2006 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2021. Bill S 2006's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2006

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2006

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Chemical and biological weapons

- Civil actions and liability

- Conflicts and wars

- Government liability

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- International law and treaties

- Marine and inland water transportation

- Navigation, waterways, harbors

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2006

A bill to amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to establish an exception to jurisdictional immunity for a foreign state that discharges a biological weapon, and for other purposes.

Stop COVID Act of 2021

Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2021