S-1529 : Still Just a Bill


Supporting Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act of 2019

This bill authorizes jurisdiction over certain Iranian assets so that judgments against Iran for the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, may be collected by the victims' families. Specifically, the bill establishes personal jurisdiction for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York over Iranian funds held outside the United States by any foreign securities intermediary.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2019-05-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Crime victims
  • Federal district courts
  • Foreign property
  • Government liability
  • Jurisdiction and venue
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Sanctions
  • Securities
  • Terrorism
Related Geographic Entities
  • Iran
  • Lebanon
  • Middle East
  • New York City
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