HR 1632 · 107th Congress · International Affairs
Justice for Victims of Iraqi Aggression Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.(2001-04-26)
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Justice for Victims of Iraqi Aggression Act - Directs the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States (U.S. Commission) to receive, determine the validity of, and certify claims by U.S. nationals against the Government of Iraq for losses that occurred as a result of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish an Iraqi Claims Fund. Vests in the President Iraqi Government assets in the United States that have been blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Requires the President to liquidate them and transfer the proceeds to the Fund to satisfy claims against the Government of Iraq by U.S. nationals, as well as claims of the U.S. Government and of U.S. corporations. Sets forth requirements with respect to the payment of such claims. Requires the U.S. Commission to coordinate with the United Nations Compensation Commission with regard to compensation paid to UN claimants under this Act.…
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Cosponsors (11)
3 Democrats8 Republicans