S 2141 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to establish priorities in the payment of claims against the People's Republic of China.

Introduced 1979-12-17· Sponsored by Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.(1979-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the International Claims Settlement Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deduct from amounts deposited in a special fund to pay claims against the People's Republic of China the lesser of: (1) the expenses incurred by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission and the Treasury Department in administering such claims; or (2) five percent of such amounts. Sets forth the order of priority of claims to be paid by the Secretary from such special fund. Requires a deduction in the amount otherwise payable to claimants allowed a Federal income tax deduction for claimed losses.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican