S 2040 114th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liability Crime victims Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Federal district courts Government liability Jurisdiction and venue Terrorism

Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

Introduced: September 16, 2015 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 35 steps

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To President

Became law

Sep 28, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-222.

Sep 28, 2016

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Sep 28, 2016

Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 77, 1 Present (Roll no. 564).

Sep 28, 2016

Passed House over veto: Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 77, 1 Present (Roll no. 564).

Sep 28, 2016

The previous question was ordered pursuant the previous order. (consideration: CR H6032)

Sep 28, 2016

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of S. 2040, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.

Sep 28, 2016

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (consideration: CR H6023-6032; text of veto message: CR 6023-6024)

Sep 28, 2016

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 28, 2016

Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 148.

Sep 28, 2016

Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 148.

Sep 28, 2016

Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6166-6173)

Sep 26, 2016

Veto message ordered held at the desk.

Sep 23, 2016

Vetoed by President. (text of veto message: CR 9/26/2016 S6071-6072)

Sep 23, 2016

Vetoed by President.(text of veto message: CR 9/26/2016 S6071-6072)

Sep 23, 2016

Veto message received in Senate.

Sep 12, 2016

Presented to President.

Sep 9, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 9, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5239-5240)

Sep 9, 2016

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5239-5240)

Sep 9, 2016

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2040.

Sep 9, 2016

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5239-5244)

Sep 9, 2016

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 7, 2016

UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 9, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule 15, relating to S. 2040.

May 17, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 17, 2016

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 17, 2016

Received in the House.

May 17, 2016

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

May 17, 2016

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

May 17, 2016

The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2847)

May 17, 2016

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2845-2848; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2846-2847)

Feb 3, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.

Feb 3, 2016

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jan 28, 2016

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Sep 16, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6701-6702)

Sep 16, 2015

Introduced in Senate

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 28, 2016	House · vote #564	On Passage, The Objections of the President to the Contrary Notwithstanding	Passed	348–77	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 17, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the federal judicial code to narrow the scope of foreign sovereign immunity (i.e., a foreign state's immunity from the jurisdiction of U.S. courts).

Specifically, it authorizes federal court jurisdiction over a civil claim against a foreign state for physical injury to a person or property or death that occurs inside the United States as a result of: (1) an act of international terrorism, and (2) a tort committed anywhere by an official, agent, or employee of a foreign state acting within the scope of employment.

International terrorism does not include an act of war. Federal court jurisdiction does not extend to a tort claim based on an omission or an act that is merely negligent.

A U.S. national may file a civil action against a foreign state for physical injury, death, or damage as a result of an act of international terrorism committed by a designated terrorist organization.

(Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal criminal code to impose civil liability on a person who conspires to commit or aids and abets (by knowingly providing substantial assistance) an act of international terrorism committed, planned, or authorized by a designated terrorist organization.

(Sec. 5) It establishes exclusive federal court jurisdiction over civil claims under this bill.

It authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to intervene in civil proceedings to seek a stay. A court may grant the stay if the Department of State certifies that the United States is engaged in good-faith discussions with the foreign state to resolve the civil claims.

(Sec. 7) This bill's amendments apply to a civil claim: (1) pending on or commenced on or after enactment; and (2) arising out of an injury to a person, property, or business on or after September 11, 2001.

What's happening now September 28, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-222.

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