S. 2040: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

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Introduced:

Sep 16, 2015

Status:

Vetoed & Senate Overrides (House Next) on Sep 28, 2016

After a presidential veto of the bill, the Senate succeeded in an override on September 28, 2016. It goes to the House next.

Sponsor:

John Cornyn

Senior Senator from Texas

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2016
Length: 4 pages

Prognosis:

19% chance of being enacted (details)

About the bill

Full Title

A bill to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Summary

After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a federal commission was created to fact-find as much information as possible about the planning, funding, and carrying-out of the attacks. The final report ran more than 500 pages, but much intrigue has centered around 28 pages redacted for national security purposes. “60 Minutes” ran an investigative report this month revealing that the ...

History

Sep 16, 2015		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
Jan 28, 2016		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Text » See Changes »
May 17, 2016		Passed Senate The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. Read Text » See Changes »
Sep 9, 2016		Passed House The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. Read Text » See Changes »
Sep 23, 2016		Vetoed The President vetoed the bill. Congress may attempt to override the veto.
Sep 28, 2016		Senate Overrides Veto A vote to override the President's veto succeeded in the Senate. The House must do the same.
		Enacted — Veto Overridden

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