Establishes that an individual held hostage by Iran during the time period between November 4, 1979, and January 20, 1981, or an immediate relative of such a person may sue the Government of Iran for having been taken hostage or for the following results of the hostage taking: (1) death; (2) disability; and (3) other injury, including pain and suffering and financial loss. Directs that no United States court shall decline to hear or to determine on its merits a case brought against Iran seeking claims for the above reasons.
Actions
Dec 20, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13966)
Dec 20, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13965-13966)