HR 5167 · 110th Congress · Law
Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.(2008-09-16)
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Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act - Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (the Act) to remove the authority of the President to grant the government of Iraq immunity from actions by victims of terror seeking compensation for injuries caused by officials, employees, or agents of the government of Iraq during the time such government was classified as a state sponsor of terrorism if: (1) it is the interest of national security; (2) it promotes the reconstruction of, the consolidation of democracy in, and the relations of the United States with, Iraq; and (3) Iraq continues to be a reliable ally of the United States and partner in combating acts of international terrorism. Deems ineffective, on the date of the enactment of this Act, any such immunity granted to the government of Iraq by the Act.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5167, Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act
Sep 9, 2008<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 30, 2008</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 5167, Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act
Sep 9, 2008Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 30, 2008
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
20 Democrats