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H.R. 6223 114th Congress House

SAAFE Act

Official title: To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that a national of the United States may only bring a claim against a foreign state for an injury which was c… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that a national of the United States may only bring a claim against a foreign state for an injury which was caused by international terrorism and which occurred on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 28, 2016 Introduced by: Darrell Issa Republican · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liabilityCrime victimsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment liability
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Jurisdiction and venueTerrorism
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This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Sep 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 28, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 18, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safeguarding America's Armed Forces and Effectiveness Act or the SAAFE Act

This bill amends the federal judicial code to limit civil claims against a foreign state for injuries, death, or damage that occurs inside the United States as a result of an act of international terrorism or a tortious act. Specifically, it limits such claims to only those for injuries, death, or damage that occurred on September 11, 2001.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2040 Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
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 Cosponsors 1
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Vargas, Juan
California · Sep 28, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6223: SAAFE Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6223/
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"H.R. 6223: SAAFE Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6223/.
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H.R. 6223, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6223/.
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[H.R. 6223: SAAFE Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6223/)
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