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Facilitating Claims for Holocaust-Era Insurance Policies

This act aims to simplify the process for victims and their heirs to claim benefits from insurance policies issued during the Holocaust era. It allows for the reopening of legal cases and overrides previous rulings that hindered such claims, providing citizens with new legal avenues.
Key points
Opens the door for legal claims on insurance policies from 1933-1945, issued in areas occupied by Nazi Germany or in Switzerland.
Establishes a new federal process for pursuing claims, independent of prior court decisions and foreign policy.
Sets a 10-year statute of limitations from the act's enactment date for filing lawsuits, allowing time for case preparation.
If an insurer is found to have acted in bad faith, the court may award triple the due amount, plus interest and legal costs.
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Print number: 117_HR_2493
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2493.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Opens the door for legal claims on insurance policies from 1933-1945, issued in areas occupied by Nazi Germany or in Switzerland.
  • Establishes a new federal process for pursuing claims, independent of prior court decisions and foreign policy.
  • Sets a 10-year statute of limitations from the act's enactment date for filing lawsuits, allowing time for case preparation.
  • If an insurer is found to have acted in bad faith, the court may award triple the due amount, plus interest and legal costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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