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Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act

Introduced: May 11, 2020 Introduced by: Hawley, Josh Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act

This bill allows lawsuits against a foreign government for physical or economic injury occurring in the United States following any reckless action or omission by the foreign government (or by an official or agent of the foreign government) that caused or substantially aggravated the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.

What's happening now May 11, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 3588 Related bill Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act
  • HR 7818 Related bill Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act
  • S 4212 Related bill Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3674: Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3674/
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"S. 3674: Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3674/.
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S. 3674, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3674/.
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[S. 3674: Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3674/)
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