To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that a national of the United States may only bring a claim against a foreign state for an injury which was caused by international terrorism and which occurred on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
Safeguarding America's Armed Forces and Effectiveness Act or the SAAFE Act
This bill amends the federal judicial code to limit civil claims against a foreign state for injuries, death, or damage that occurs inside the United States as a result of an act of international terrorism or a tortious act. Specifically, it limits such claims to only those for injuries, death, or damage that occurred on September 11, 2001.
Became Public Law No: 114-222.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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