H.R. 3338 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015
H.R. 3338 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 29, 2015, sponsored by Sean P. Duffy with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015 Establishes in the Treasury the American Hostages in Iran Compensation Fund to: (1) make payments to the Americans held hostage in Iran, and to their families, who are identified as members of the proposed class in case number 1:00-CV-03110 (ESG) of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sean P. Duffy (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 52 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Sep 8, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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