H.R. 5796 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act
H.R. 5796 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 17, 2012, sponsored by Bruce L. Braley with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 17, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- 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: 27 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jun 4, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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