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Lawsuits Against Foreign States for Pandemic Information Concealment

This act allows U.S. citizens to sue foreign states that deliberately concealed or distorted information about international public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. This means individuals harmed by such actions can seek damages for health, property, or economic losses. The law aims to hold accountable states whose actions contributed to global pandemics.
Key points
Enables U.S. citizens to sue foreign states for deliberately concealing or distorting information about international public health emergencies, like COVID-19.
Allows for claims seeking damages for physical injury, death, property damage, or economic losses caused by the spread of COVID-19 due to such actions.
Designates specific U.S. federal courts to handle these cases and includes provisions for staying or dismissing actions if the U.S. is engaged in negotiations with the foreign state.
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Print number: 117_HR_3984
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Process start date: 2021-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Holding the Chinese Communist Party Accountable for Infecting Americans Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3984.

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 2021-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables U.S. citizens to sue foreign states for deliberately concealing or distorting information about international public health emergencies, like COVID-19.
  • Allows for claims seeking damages for physical injury, death, property damage, or economic losses caused by the spread of COVID-19 due to such actions.
  • Designates specific U.S. federal courts to handle these cases and includes provisions for staying or dismissing actions if the U.S. is engaged in negotiations with the foreign state.
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. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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