A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.

# Summary of S 2776 **What the Bill Would Do** S 2776 would modify the "Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act" to establish payment rules for a specific group of people known as "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors." These are individuals who won legal judgments against foreign governments accused of sponsoring terrorism. The bill would clarify how and when these victims receive compensation from funds that the U.S. government has made available for such claims. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects Americans who have won court judgments against state sponsors of terrorism (such as Iran) and are waiting to receive compensation.

It could also impact the federal government's ability to manage and distribute these settlement funds fairly among multiple claimants. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Without more detailed information about the specific payment rules being proposed, the exact scope of changes isn't clear from the bill's title alone.