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American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
3/21/2025, 2:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 706
Bill 119 s 706, also known as the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act, aims to amend the existing legislation to provide more clarity and additional funding sources for victims of state-sponsored terrorism in the United States. The main goal of the bill is to ensure that victims receive consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.
The bill seeks to address any confusion or inconsistencies in the current funding sources for victims of state-sponsored terrorism. By clarifying and supplementing these sources, the legislation aims to provide more support and assistance to those who have been affected by acts of terrorism sponsored by foreign governments.
In addition to clarifying funding sources, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting victims of state-sponsored terrorism. These provisions may include additional resources, services, or assistance for victims and their families. Overall, Bill 119 s 706 is focused on improving the support and resources available to victims of state-sponsored terrorism in the United States. By ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, the legislation aims to provide much-needed assistance to those who have been impacted by these tragic events.
The bill seeks to address any confusion or inconsistencies in the current funding sources for victims of state-sponsored terrorism. By clarifying and supplementing these sources, the legislation aims to provide more support and assistance to those who have been affected by acts of terrorism sponsored by foreign governments.
In addition to clarifying funding sources, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting victims of state-sponsored terrorism. These provisions may include additional resources, services, or assistance for victims and their families. Overall, Bill 119 s 706 is focused on improving the support and resources available to victims of state-sponsored terrorism in the United States. By ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, the legislation aims to provide much-needed assistance to those who have been impacted by these tragic events.
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Current Status of Bill S 706
Bill S 706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 706 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025. Bill S 706's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 706
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 706
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 706
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to clarify and supplement the funding sources for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism to ensure consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes.
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