HR 890 · 112th Congress · International Affairs
Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.(2012-03-07)
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Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011 - Authorizes any person who purchased a covered policy, or a beneficiary or heir of such person, to bring a civil action in federal district court against the insurer, or a related company of the insurer, to recover proceeds due or enforce any rights under the policy. (Defines "covered policy" as any life, dowry, education, property, or other insurance policy that: (1) was in effect at any time between January 30, 1933, and December 31, 1945; and (2) was issued to a policyholder domiciled in any area occupied or controlled by Nazi Germany). Permits nationwide service of process in order to bring such civil action. Directs the court to award certain remedies to the prevailing beneficiary in such action. Prohibits any executive agreement between the United States and any foreign country from invalidating or preempting any state law creating a cause of action against an insurer or related company based upon a claim arising out of, or related to, a covered insurance policy by reason of either any specified executive foreign policy or specified executive agreement. Deems effective upon its enactment any state law enacted on or aft…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 890, the Tom Lantos Justice for Holocaust Survivors Act
Apr 18, 2012As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 21, 2012
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Cosponsors (20)
13 Democrats7 Republicans