arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Strengthening Victims' Ability to Sue Foreign Sponsors of Terrorism and Collect Compensation.

This law makes technical fixes to existing legislation that allows terrorism victims to sue foreign states supporting terrorist acts. The changes clarify legal ambiguities, making it easier for victims, including US companies, to successfully pursue compensation. These amendments apply retroactively to cases already pending in court, increasing the likelihood of achieving justice and financial recovery.
Key points
Increased legal clarity for terrorism victims seeking compensation from foreign states sponsoring terrorism.
The definition of 'U.S. national' is expanded to explicitly include American companies and organizations for civil lawsuits.
Easier process for seizing assets of foreign states to satisfy court-ordered compensation judgments, improving recovery chances.
The changes apply retroactively to all civil terrorism cases currently pending.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2082
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

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_S_2082.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased legal clarity for terrorism victims seeking compensation from foreign states sponsoring terrorism.
  • The definition of 'U.S. national' is expanded to explicitly include American companies and organizations for civil lawsuits.
  • Easier process for seizing assets of foreign states to satisfy court-ordered compensation judgments, improving recovery chances.
  • The changes apply retroactively to all civil terrorism cases currently pending.
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. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

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 2025-12-26.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security