HR 2703 · 95th Congress · International Affairs

Diplomatic Immunities Act

Introduced 1977-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1977-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Diplomatic Immunities Act - Deems void any suit or judicial or administrative process against a person or the property of a person entitled to immunity under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Makes Presidential determinations of entitlement to immunity binding upon governmental authorities. Requires the President to publish a list of missions and personnel entitled to such immunity. Repeals the criminal penalties for wrongful suit against an immune person. Repeals exceptions to suits against servants in the service of personnel of a foreign mission. Repeals the present criteria for determining eligibility for immunity.…

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Cosponsors (16)

12 Democrats4 Republicans