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Proposal:Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act

This bill allows lawsuits against a foreign government for physical or economic injury occurring in the United States following any reckless action or omission by the foreign government (or by an official or agent of the foreign government) that caused or substantially aggravated the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.

Bill Title

Civil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-05-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2020-05-11: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.