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Lawsuits against foreign states for biological weapon damages

This new law allows US citizens to sue foreign countries for damages, including bodily injury, death, or property damage, caused by the intentional or unintentional release of a biological agent. This means citizens can seek compensation from states previously protected from such lawsuits.
Key points
US citizens can sue foreign states for damages caused by the release of a biological agent, even if unintentional.
The law applies to incidents that occurred before, on, or after its enactment, allowing claims for past events.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2006
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2021-06-10