H.R. 6223 · 114th Congress
SAAFE Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Darrell Issa
- Introduced
- 2016-09-28
- Latest action
- 2016-10-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Summary
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.