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Terrorism Victims Support: New Compensation Payment Rules

This act amends the process for compensating victims of state-sponsored terrorism, including those affected by the 1983 Beirut bombing. It allocates additional funds and streamlines the application process to ensure victims receive their due payments more promptly. This means individuals impacted by terrorism can expect fairer and more timely financial assistance.
Key points
Victims of the 1983 Beirut bombing have 180 days from the act's enactment to submit compensation applications.
A mechanism for lump sum catch-up payments for Beirut bombing victims is introduced to equalize their compensation percentage with other terrorism victims.
A special reserve fund of $3 billion is established for catch-up payments to Beirut bombing victims.
Increased personnel resources are allocated to the Department of Justice to process compensation claims.
Funding sources for the compensation fund are expanded to include criminal and civil penalties related to state sponsors of terrorism.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5156
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2022-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5156.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims of the 1983 Beirut bombing have 180 days from the act's enactment to submit compensation applications.
  • A mechanism for lump sum catch-up payments for Beirut bombing victims is introduced to equalize their compensation percentage with other terrorism victims.
  • A special reserve fund of $3 billion is established for catch-up payments to Beirut bombing victims.
  • Increased personnel resources are allocated to the Department of Justice to process compensation claims.
  • Funding sources for the compensation fund are expanded to include criminal and civil penalties related to state sponsors of terrorism.
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 2026-01-02.

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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