Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T21:53:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2082 Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 9:53 PM

Summary of Bill S 2082

Bill 118 s 2082, also known as the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide a legal avenue for American victims of international terrorism to seek justice and compensation from foreign governments that have sponsored or supported terrorist acts.

The bill specifically targets countries that have been designated as state sponsors of terrorism by the US government, such as Iran and Syria. These countries would be subject to lawsuits in US courts brought by American victims of terrorism, allowing them to seek damages for the harm they have suffered.

Additionally, the bill seeks to hold these state sponsors of terrorism accountable by allowing for the seizure of their assets in the United States to satisfy any judgments awarded to victims. This would provide a powerful deterrent to countries that support terrorism and help ensure that victims receive the justice they deserve. Overall, the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act aims to provide a legal mechanism for American victims of terrorism to seek redress and hold state sponsors of terrorism accountable for their actions. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to provide justice and closure for those who have been affected by acts of terrorism.

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Current Status of Bill S 2082

Bill S 2082 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill S 2082 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2023. Bill S 2082's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 21, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2082

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2082

Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism ActEnsuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism ActA bill to make technical corrections relating to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

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