S. 2040 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
S. 2040 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 16, 2015, sponsored by John Cornyn with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-222
What it does
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the federal judicial code to narrow the scope of foreign sovereign immunity (i.e., a foreign state's immunity from the jurisdiction of U.S. courts).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentSep 12, 2016
- Became lawSep 28, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-222. (Sep 28, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage, The Objections of the President to the Contrary Notwithstanding
House · Sep 28, 2016 · Passed348–77 - On Overriding the Veto
Senate · Sep 28, 2016 · Veto Overridden97–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism ActHouse · Sep 28, 2016
- A bill to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 28, 2016
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- S. 2840: Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016
- S. 612: WIIN Act
- S. 2577: Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016
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- S. 665: Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015
- S. 178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
- H.R. 639: Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
- H.R. 515: International Megan's Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced…
- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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