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Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act
3/13/2024, 2:56 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4155
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 4155
Bill S 4155 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2022. Bill S 4155 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2022. Bill S 4155's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 5, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4155
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4155
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Citizenship and naturalization
- Civil actions and liability
- Federal district courts
- International law and treaties
- Jurisdiction and venue
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4155
Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act
Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4155
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