A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to use funds in the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund to make payments to Iran hostages and their families.

Bill 118 s 3647, also known as the "Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the existing law to allow for the use of funds in the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund to make payments to Iran hostages and their families.

The bill specifically targets individuals who were held captive in Iran during the hostage crisis of 1979-1981, as well as their family members who may have suffered as a result of their loved ones' captivity. The funds in question would be used to provide financial compensation to these individuals as a form of restitution for the hardships they endured.

The proposed amendment seeks to address the longstanding grievances of the Iran hostages and their families, who have long sought recognition and compensation for the trauma they experienced during their captivity. By utilizing the funds in the lump sum catch-up payment reserve fund, the bill aims to provide a measure of justice and closure to these individuals who have suffered for decades. Overall, Bill 118 s 3647 represents a bipartisan effort to address the needs of a specific group of individuals who have been impacted by state-sponsored terrorism. If passed, the bill would provide much-needed support to the Iran hostages and their families, offering them a sense of recognition and compensation for the hardships they endured.