HR-6223 : Still Just a Bill

Safeguarding America's Armed Forces and Effectiveness Act or the SAAFE Act

This bill amends the federal judicial code to limit civil claims against a foreign state for injuries, death, or damage that occurs inside the United States as a result of an act of international terrorism or a tortious act. Specifically, it limits such claims to only those for injuries, death, or damage that occurred on September 11, 2001.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-10-18CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.House committee actions
2016-09-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2016-09-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Crime victims
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Government liability
  • Jurisdiction and venue
  • Terrorism

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