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Lawsuits Against Foreign States for Pandemic Misinformation

This act allows U.S. citizens to sue foreign states for deliberately concealing or distorting information about international public health emergencies, like COVID-19. It aims to enable claims for physical injury, death, property damage, or economic losses suffered in the U.S. due to such actions. Citizens can seek justice if they were harmed by misinformation.
Key points
Citizens can sue foreign states for COVID-19 related harm if the state deliberately concealed or distorted information.
Lawsuits can cover physical injury, death, property damage, or economic losses incurred in the U.S.
Federal courts in New York, California, Illinois, and Texas will handle these cases.
The U.S. government can pause or dismiss a case if it is negotiating with the foreign state to resolve the claim.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2180
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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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_S_2180.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens can sue foreign states for COVID-19 related harm if the state deliberately concealed or distorted information.
  • Lawsuits can cover physical injury, death, property damage, or economic losses incurred in the U.S.
  • Federal courts in New York, California, Illinois, and Texas will handle these cases.
  • The U.S. government can pause or dismiss a case if it is negotiating with the foreign state to resolve the claim.
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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law Health