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HR 3254 106th Congress House

To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize Federal district courts to hear civil actions to recover damages or secure relief for certain injuries to persons and property under or…

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Official title: To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize Federal district courts to hear civil actions to recover damages or secure relief for certain injuries to persons and property under or resulting from the Nazi government of Germany.

Introduced: November 8, 1999 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Law Armed Forces and National SecurityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityCustody of children
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 27, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Nov 8, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 8, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 27, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Authorizes Federal district courts to hear and decide, on or before January 1, 2010, any civil action to recover damages or secure relief from certain injuries resulting from actions of the Nazi government of Germany during the period from January 1, 1933, and December 31, 1945, including injuries resulting from having been: (1) required to perform involuntary labor; (2) subjected to involuntary medical treatment; (3) subjected to the placement of an infant, or having been placed, in a nursery established on behalf of the Nazi regime; (4) deprived of property located in Germany; or (5) denied payment on insurance policies owned by or covering persons residing in Germany.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3254: To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize Federal district courts to hear civil actions to recover damages or secure relief for certain injuries to persons and property under or resulting from the Nazi government of Germany.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3254/
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"H.R. 3254: To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize Federal district courts to hear civil actions to recover damages or secure relief for certain injuries to persons and property under or resulting from the Nazi government of Germany.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3254/.
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H.R. 3254, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3254/.
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[H.R. 3254: To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize Federal district courts to hear civil actions to recover damages or secure relief for certain injuries to persons and property under or resulting from the Nazi government of Germany.](https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-3254/)
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