Bill · S. 2776· Senate(119-S-2776)
A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Fetterman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act. The primary purpose is to establish specific rules for payments made to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors. It defines a Havlish Settling Judgment Creditor as a plaintiff or estate related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who is identified in a specific 2014 court order. The bill creates an exception for these creditors regarding certain subsections of the Act. Additionally, it mandates the release of funds held in escrow for these specific creditors. Finally, it ensures these creditors remain eligible for future payment rounds.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill releases allocated funds to victims and their estates.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The bill releases allocated funds to victims and their estates.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+2
The bill releases allocated funds to victims and their estates.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Release of Escrow Funds: The bill requires that all funds allocated to a Havlish Settging Judgment Creditor that were being held in escrow be released and paid to them. (Section 1(a)(1)(vi)(II))
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Continued Eligibility for Payments: Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors will be allowed to participate in future rounds of payments in the same way as other claimants, regardless of any previous applications for conditional payment. (Section 1(a)(1)(vi)(III))
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Clarification of Creditor Status: The bill provides a specific definition for "Havlish settling judgment creditor," which includes plaintiffs or estates with eligible claims arising from the September 11, 2001, attacks that are identified in the April 16, 2014, court order. (Section 1(a)(2))
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For White Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania