Bill > HR4863

This bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide lump sum catch-up payments to victims of two specific terrorist attacks: the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing. The bill addresses a previous issue where some victims did not apply for payments due to Department of Justice guidance that suggested only one application could be submitted per claim and that previously eligible claimants were not entitled to additional payments. The Special Master (a designated official responsible for managing the compensation fund) is required to create procedures within 30 days of the bill's effective date that will allow these victims to prove their reliance on the previous guidance through written communications, sworn statements, or other methods. The catch-up payments will be funded from a reserve fund or the main compensation fund, ensuring that victims who were previously deterred from applying can now receive the financial compensation they deserve. This legislation aims to provide fairness and rectify past limitations in the compensation process for victims of these terrorist attacks.

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