Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Ukrainian Sovereignty Act of 2022 This bill authorizes civil actions in federal court against a foreign state in which money damages are sought for certain injuries caused by the foreign state's invasion of a sovereign European nation when that invasion has been condemned by the General Assembly of the United Nations and by congressional resolution. This bill is retroactively applicable for activity occurring one year before enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Law
Civil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsEuropeFederal district courtsForeign propertyGovernment liabilityInternational organizations and cooperationJurisdiction and venueMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraineUnited Nations
Ukrainian Sovereignty Act of 2022
USA117th CongressHR-7205| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Ukrainian Sovereignty Act of 2022 This bill authorizes civil actions in federal court against a foreign state in which money damages are sought for certain injuries caused by the foreign state's invasion of a sovereign European nation when that invasion has been condemned by the General Assembly of the United Nations and by congressional resolution. This bill is retroactively applicable for activity occurring one year before enactment.
Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Law
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsEuropeFederal district courtsForeign propertyGovernment liabilityInternational organizations and cooperationJurisdiction and venueMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraineUnited Nations