United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

S 706 — American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to clarify funding sources and enhance the distribution of payments from the Fund.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20144(d)(4)

    (E) Fifth-round payments.--All fifth-round payments required to be authorized by the Special Master on or before January 1, 2025, shall be distributed to eligible claimants not later than March 14, 2025, or, if an eligible claimant has not provided the Special Master with the payment information required for distribution, as soon as practicable after the date of receipt by the Special Master of such information.

    This adds a requirement for distributing fifth-round payments to eligible claimants by a specific deadline.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20144(e)(2)

    forfeited or

    This removes the reference to 'forfeited' from two clauses, potentially broadening the types of funds eligible for deposit.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20144(e)(2)(A)

    (iii) Forfeitures.-- (I) In general.--All funds, and the net proceeds from the sale of property, forfeited to the United States after the date of enactment of the American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act...

    This adds a new clause specifying that certain forfeited funds must be deposited into the Fund.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20144(d)(4)

    (A) → (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), on January 1, 2026, and January 1 of each calendar year thereafter, the Special Master shall distribute any funds available in the Fund to eligible claimants, subject to the terms of this section.

    This modifies the provisions governing the timing of annual payments to increase clarity regarding the Special Master's responsibilities.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 706?
S 706 is sponsored by Cornyn, John (Republican), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Cramer, Kevin (Republican), Schumer, Charles E. (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Cruz, Ted (Republican), and McCormick, David (Republican).
What is the current status of S 706?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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