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Easier Justice for Victims of Terrorism

This act makes technical corrections to existing laws to facilitate victims of terrorism seeking compensation from states that sponsor terrorism. These changes aim to ensure that individuals harmed by terrorist attacks have a clearer legal path to obtain justice and financial redress.
Key points
Facilitates victims of terrorism suing foreign states that sponsor terrorism by clarifying provisions on state immunity.
Expands the definition of "national of the United States" in the context of terrorism compensation claims to include U.S. legal entities.
The changes apply to all terrorism-related lawsuits already pending or initiated after the act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4951
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4951.

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 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates victims of terrorism suing foreign states that sponsor terrorism by clarifying provisions on state immunity.
  • Expands the definition of "national of the United States" in the context of terrorism compensation claims to include U.S. legal entities.
  • The changes apply to all terrorism-related lawsuits already pending or initiated after the act's enactment.
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. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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