United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2597 (112th)
American-Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act
Introduced
20 July 2011
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
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Summary
American-Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act - Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to urge the President to authorize the Secretary of State to begin negotiations with Turkey to allow for certain claims by U.S. nationals respecting real property in the Turkish-held portions of Cyprus. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish in the Treasury a Claims Fund for the payment of unsatisfied claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey. Sets forth payment procedures. Grants U.S. district court jurisdiction for civil actions against any private person by a U.S. national who owns property in the Turkish-held portion of Cyprus.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 July 2011
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Introduced in House · EN · 20 July 2011
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 20 July 2011
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2597
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