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A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya. 10/18/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in this Act) every 180 days respecting unresolved claims by U.S. nationals against the government of Libya for personal injury or death caused by acts of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hostage taking, or the aiding of such acts by Libyan agents. Requires: (1) such reports to include information on the status of negotiations between the government of Libya and U.S. claimants and a description of U.S. government actions to encourage Libya's resolution of such claims; and [...]

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  • 12/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 10/22/2007 - Received in the House.
  • 10/22/2007 - Held at the desk.
  • 10/19/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 10/18/2007 - Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13134-13135 text as passed Senate: CR S13135)

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.1839 Referred to House Committee after being Received from Senate12/20/2007
S.1839 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by Senate10/19/2007
S.1839 Reported in Senate10/18/2007
S.1839 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007