Our Obligation to Recognize American Heroes (OORAH) Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 2790

Introduced

May 16, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability Crime victims Federal district courts Foreign property Government liability International Affairs Iran Jurisdiction and venue Lebanon Middle East Military facilities and property Military personnel and dependents New York City Sanctions Securities Terrorism

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Summary

Our Obligation to Recognize American Heroes (OORAH) Act of 2019

This bill authorizes jurisdiction over certain Iranian assets so that judgments against Iran for the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, may be collected by the victims' families. Specifically, the bill establishes personal jurisdiction for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York over Iranian funds held outside the United States by any foreign securities intermediary.

Actions

Jun 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
May 16, 2019

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
May 16, 2019

Introduced in House

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