H.R. 904 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act
H.R. 904 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 28, 2013, sponsored by Bruce L. Braley with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a common fund to be administered by the class representatives and agents for the former American hostages in Iran and their survivors (case number 1:08-CV-00487 (EGS) of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bruce L. Braley (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. (Apr 8, 2013)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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