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Terrorism Victims Payments: New Rules for Havlish Creditors

This act amends payment rules for victims of state-sponsored terrorism, focusing on a specific group of creditors known as "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors." It ensures they receive previously withheld funds and guarantees their participation in future payments, potentially impacting their financial well-being.
Key points
Withheld funds for Havlish creditors will be released and paid, meaning these individuals will receive their due money.
Havlish creditors will be eligible to participate in future payment rounds equally with other claimants, regardless of prior applications.
The changes apply to individuals harmed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who are part of a specific court settlement.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2776
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2776.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Withheld funds for Havlish creditors will be released and paid, meaning these individuals will receive their due money.
  • Havlish creditors will be eligible to participate in future payment rounds equally with other claimants, regardless of prior applications.
  • The changes apply to individuals harmed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who are part of a specific court settlement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fetterman, John [D-PA].

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 2025-12-23.

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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