Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States law firms should not represent Iran in any judicial proceeding or other capacity to assist efforts of Iran to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism.

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Bill Number

HRES 748

Introduced

May 25, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability Crime victims Government liability Iran Law Lawyers and legal services Middle East Terrorism

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. law firms should not represent Iran in any judicial proceeding or other capacity to assist Iranian efforts to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism.

Actions

Jun 1, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 25, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2016

Introduced in House

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