Congress 107 - HR 2693 - Holocaust Victims Insurance Relief Act of 2001

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Archives Civil actions and liability Claims Commerce Electronic government information Fines (Penalties) Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Government publicity History Insurance companies Internet Jewish holocaust (1939-1945) Law Legal fees Science, Technology, Communications State laws

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Holocaust Victims Insurance Relief Act of 2001 - Directs the Archivist of the United States to establish and maintain a Holocaust Insurance Registry to consist of information on holders and issuers (and related liable entities) of Holocaust-era insurance policies that were: (1) in effect after January 30, 1933, and before December 31, 1945; and (2) issued to a policyholder domiciled in any area of Europe that was occupied or controlled by Nazi Germany or any ally or sympathizer during such period.

Requires: (1) insurers to file such information in an electronic format with the Secretary of Commerce by a specified deadline; (2) the Secretary to assess a civil penalty for each day an insurer fails to comply; and (3) notify each State's commissioner of insurance of the identity of any insurer that has failed to file such information or to satisfy any penalty.

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Sep 24, 2002

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 24, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Aug 13, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations.
Aug 2, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1507)
Aug 1, 2001

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 1, 2001

Introduced in House

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