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HR 1334 105th Congress House

To amend the Federal tort claims provisions of title 28, United States Code, to repeal the exception for claims arising outside the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 27, 1998 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Law Choice of lawClaimsFederal employeesGovernment Operations and Politics
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 22, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Apr 15, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 15, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E665)
Apr 15, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 22, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal tort claims provisions to repeal the exception from coverage for any claim arising in a foreign country.

Authorizes a Federal officer or employee to bring an action against the United States which is based on the gross negligence of another U.S. officer or employee.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 5
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jan 27, 1998
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jan 27, 1998
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Nov 13, 1997
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Nov 9, 1997
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Nov 6, 1997
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Nov 5, 1997
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Jul 30, 1997
FROST, MARTIN
· Jun 24, 1997
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jun 4, 1997
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1334: To amend the Federal tort claims provisions of title 28, United States Code, to repeal the exception for claims arising outside the United States, and for other purposes.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1334/
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"H.R. 1334: To amend the Federal tort claims provisions of title 28, United States Code, to repeal the exception for claims arising outside the United States, and for other purposes.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1334/.
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H.R. 1334, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1334/.
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