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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4155

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential 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

Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown
OhioDemocrat

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