Senate Bill 2132
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2132
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019
This bill expands federal court jurisdiction over the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in civil claims by Americans injured or killed by international acts of terrorism that were sponsored by the PA or the PLO.
10/21/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
10/21/2019
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Graham with amendments. Without written report.
10/17/2019
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
07/16/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
07/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:37 PM