3.0.0 3370 2023-11-13T20:30:51Z 2023-11-13T20:30:51Z Senate S S 2008-07-31 110 2008-08-04 Became Public Law No: 110-301. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-04 Became Public Law No: 110-301. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-04 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-04 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 Cleared for White House. 2008-07-31 19:46:37 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:46:36 On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7705-7706) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:46:36 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7705-7706) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 19:46:13 Mr. Conyers asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider. Floor H30200 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:46:13 Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7705-7706) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 12:55:57 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2008-07-31 12:45:28 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 Senate Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7979-7981; text as passed Senate: CR S7980-7981) Floor 2008-07-31 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7979-7981; text as passed Senate: CR S7980-7981) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B000444 Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] JOSEPH BIDEN D DE ROBINETTE N L000504 Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] RICHARD LUGAR R IN GREEN 2008-07-31 True L000123 Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] FRANK LAUTENBERG D NJ R. 2008-07-31 True W000154 Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] JOHN WARNER R VA WILLIAM 2008-07-31 True L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT 2008-07-31 True L000261 Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] CARL LEVIN D MI MILTON 2008-07-31 True V000126 Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] GEORGE VOINOVICH R OH V. 2008-07-31 True Public Law 110-301 International Affairs Compensation (Law) Crime and Law Enforcement Finance and Financial Sector Government liability (International law) International claims Law Libya Liens Middle East and North Africa Terrorism Treaties International Affairs 00 2008-07-31 Introduced in Senate 2008-08-04T16:04:28Z Libyan Claims Resolution Act - States that Congress supports the President's efforts to provide fair compensation to all U.S. nationals who have terrorism-related claims against Libya as part of the process of restoring normal U.S.-Libya relations.

Defines "claims agreement" as a binding international agreement between the United States and Libya that provides for the settlement of terrorism-related claims of U.S. nationals against Libya through fair compensation

Authorizes the Secretary of State, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, to designate one or more entities to assist in providing compensation to U.S. nationals pursuant to a claims agreement.

States that: (1) upon such designation property that relates to the claims agreement and that is held by or transferred to or from a designated entity shall be immune from attachment or any other judicial process; (2) such entity and any person acting through or on its behalf shall not be liable in any federal or state court for any action taken to implement a claims agreement; and (3) such entity shall not be subject to the Government Corporation Control Act.

Exempts Libya (and related instrumentalities and individuals) from specified property liens and attachments, limitations on foreign jurisdictional immunity, and private rights of action if the Secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the U.S. government has received sufficient funds pursuant to the claims agreement to ensure: (1) payment of specified settlements to the Pan Am 103 victims’ families, the LaBelle Disco bombing victims, and other relevant terrorism cases; and (2) fair compensation of specified claims by U.S. nationals against Libya for wrongful death or physical injury in cases pending on the date of enactment of this Act. (Applies such provisions only to conduct or events occurring before June 30, 2006.)

States that the designation and certification authorities under this Act: (1) are within the Secretary's sole discretion and may not be delegated; and (2) are not subject to judicial review.

]]> 82 2008-07-31 Passed Senate without amendment 2008-08-05T21:57:58Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Libyan Claims Resolution Act - States that Congress supports the President's efforts to provide fair compensation to all U.S. nationals who have terrorism-related claims against Libya as part of the process of restoring normal U.S.-Libya relations.

Defines "claims agreement" as a binding international agreement between the United States and Libya that provides for the settlement of terrorism-related claims of U.S. nationals against Libya through fair compensation

Authorizes the Secretary of State, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, to designate one or more entities to assist in providing compensation to U.S. nationals pursuant to a claims agreement.

States that: (1) upon such designation property that relates to the claims agreement and that is held by or transferred to or from a designated entity shall be immune from attachment or any other judicial process; (2) such entity and any person acting through or on its behalf shall not be liable in any federal or state court for any action taken to implement a claims agreement; and (3) such entity shall not be subject to the Government Corporation Control Act.

Exempts Libya (and related instrumentalities and individuals) from specified property liens and attachments, limitations on foreign jurisdictional immunity, and private rights of action if the Secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the U.S. government has received sufficient funds pursuant to the claims agreement to ensure: (1) payment of specified settlements to the Pan Am 103 victims’ families, the LaBelle Disco bombing victims, and other relevant terrorism cases; and (2) fair compensation of specified claims by U.S. nationals against Libya for wrongful death or physical injury in cases pending on the date of enactment of this Act. (Applies such provisions only to conduct or events occurring before June 30, 2006.)

States that the designation and certification authorities under this Act: (1) are within the Secretary's sole discretion and may not be delegated; and (2) are not subject to judicial review.

]]> 81 2008-07-31 Passed House without amendment 2008-08-04T16:05:16Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Libyan Claims Resolution Act - States that Congress supports the President's efforts to provide fair compensation to all U.S. nationals who have terrorism-related claims against Libya as part of the process of restoring normal U.S.-Libya relations.

Defines "claims agreement" as a binding international agreement between the United States and Libya that provides for the settlement of terrorism-related claims of U.S. nationals against Libya through fair compensation

Authorizes the Secretary of State, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, to designate one or more entities to assist in providing compensation to U.S. nationals pursuant to a claims agreement.

States that: (1) upon such designation property that relates to the claims agreement and that is held by or transferred to or from a designated entity shall be immune from attachment or any other judicial process; (2) such entity and any person acting through or on its behalf shall not be liable in any federal or state court for any action taken to implement a claims agreement; and (3) such entity shall not be subject to the Government Corporation Control Act.

Exempts Libya (and related instrumentalities and individuals) from specified property liens and attachments, limitations on foreign jurisdictional immunity, and private rights of action if the Secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the U.S. government has received sufficient funds pursuant to the claims agreement to ensure: (1) payment of specified settlements to the Pan Am 103 victims’ families, the LaBelle Disco bombing victims, and other relevant terrorism cases; and (2) fair compensation of specified claims by U.S. nationals against Libya for wrongful death or physical injury in cases pending on the date of enactment of this Act. (Applies such provisions only to conduct or events occurring before June 30, 2006.)

States that the designation and certification authorities under this Act: (1) are within the Secretary's sole discretion and may not be delegated; and (2) are not subject to judicial review.

]]> 49 2008-07-31 Public Law 2008-08-11T15:34:59Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Libyan Claims Resolution Act - States that Congress supports the President's efforts to provide fair compensation to all U.S. nationals who have terrorism-related claims against Libya as part of the process of restoring normal U.S.-Libya relations.

Defines "claims agreement" as a binding international agreement between the United States and Libya that provides for the settlement of terrorism-related claims of U.S. nationals against Libya through fair compensation

Authorizes the Secretary of State, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, to designate one or more entities to assist in providing compensation to U.S. nationals pursuant to a claims agreement.

States that: (1) upon such designation property that relates to the claims agreement and that is held by or transferred to or from a designated entity shall be immune from attachment or any other judicial process; (2) such entity and any person acting through or on its behalf shall not be liable in any federal or state court for any action taken to implement a claims agreement; and (3) such entity shall not be subject to the Government Corporation Control Act.

Exempts Libya (and related instrumentalities and individuals) from specified property liens and attachments, limitations on foreign jurisdictional immunity, and private rights of action if the Secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the U.S. government has received sufficient funds pursuant to the claims agreement to ensure: (1) payment of specified settlements to the Pan Am 103 victims’ families, the LaBelle Disco bombing victims, and other relevant terrorism cases; and (2) fair compensation of specified claims by U.S. nationals against Libya for wrongful death or physical injury in cases pending on the date of enactment of this Act. (Applies such provisions only to conduct or events occurring before June 30, 2006.)

States that the designation and certification authorities under this Act: (1) are within the Secretary's sole discretion and may not be delegated; and (2) are not subject to judicial review.

]]> Libyan Claims Resolution Act Short Titles as Introduced Libyan Claims Resolution Act Short Titles as Passed House Libyan Claims Resolution Act H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Libyan Claims Resolution Act S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Libyan Claims Resolution Act Display Title Libyan Claims Resolution Act Official Title as Introduced A bill to resolve pending claims against Libya by United States nationals, and for other purposes. Enrolled Bill 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110s3370enr/xml/BILLS-110s3370enr.xml Engrossed in Senate 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110s3370es/xml/BILLS-110s3370es.xml Considered and Passed Senate 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110s3370cps/xml/BILLS-110s3370cps.xml 2008-08-05T03:59:59Z Public Law 2008-08-04 Became Public Law No: 110-301. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.