Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019

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Bill Number

S 2132

Introduced

Jul 16, 2019

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

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Civil actions and liability Congressional oversight Crime victims Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Foreign aid and international relief Government liability International Affairs Middle East Palestinians Terrorism United Nations

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Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019

This bill expands federal court jurisdiction over the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in civil claims by Americans injured or killed by international acts of terrorism that were sponsored by the PA or the PLO.

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Oct 21, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Oct 21, 2019

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Graham with amendments. Without written report.
Oct 17, 2019

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 16, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 16, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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