Bill · H.R. 10507· House(119-HR-10507)
Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/17/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act of 2026. It requires the Comptroller General to complete a study and submit a report to Congress by December 31, 2028. The report will look into expanding the scope of the terrorism exception under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. Specifically, it will examine including victims of attempted extrajudicial killings or assaults where there was injury but no death. It will also count how many additional people would be eligible for payments and figure out how much extra funding would be needed. Additionally, the study will provide detailed listings of certain funds, forfeited property, and net proceeds paid to the United States since December 18, 2015.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates detailed reports and listings from the Comptroller General regarding funds, forfeited property, and penalties paid related to state sponsors of terrorism.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill explores expanding eligibility for payments to individuals injured in terrorist attacks, which can positively impact affected veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill requires a study on expanding terrorism exceptions and compensation eligibility for victims, including veterans affected by terrorist attacks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(1) could be considered positive because it studies expanding payment eligibility to individuals who are victims of attempted extrajudicial killings or assaults, which might help more people who suffered injuries but did not die.
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Section 2(3) could be considered positive because it looks into what legislative amendments would best include individuals who suffered psychiatric injuries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the text provided, there are no specific provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 9/17/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House