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Ukrainian Sovereignty Act: Access to US Courts for Invasion Victims

This act allows individuals harmed by invasions in European nations, condemned by the UN and US Congress, to seek damages in US courts. It means that the property of an aggressor state in the US can be seized to pay for damages. The act aims to provide justice for victims and applies to invasions that occurred one year prior to, on, or after its enactment.
Key points
Victims of invasions in Europe can sue aggressor states in US courts for damages related to injury, death, or property loss.
Property of the aggressor state located in the US can be seized to enforce court judgments.
The act covers invasions condemned by the UN and both houses of US Congress, applying to events from one year prior to, on, or after its enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7205
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2022-03-24