H.R. 2493 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2009
H.R. 2493 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 19, 2009, sponsored by Eric Massa with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2009 - States the policy of the United States regarding: (1) advocacy within the governing bodies of international organizations and other foreign policy settings for the full compensation and fair treatment of persons in whose favor judgments have been awarded by U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Massa (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Foreign Affairs (May 19, 2009)
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