Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 1775

Introduced

Mar 10, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

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Civil actions and liability Government liability Infectious and parasitic diseases International Affairs International organizations and cooperation World health

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Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2021

This bill revises an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state to allow an action seeking money damages against a foreign state for personal injury, death, or other damage resulting from certain misrepresentations made by the state to the World Health Organization.

Actions

May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Mar 10, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 10, 2021

Introduced in House

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