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S. 559 (113th)

Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2013

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Introduced

13 March 2013

Last action

12 September 2013 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.

Sponsors

Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Richard Blumenthal, Martin Heinrich, Christopher Coons, Patty Murray, Roger Wicker, Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Charles Schumer

Subjects

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2013 - Establishes in the Treasury the American Hostages in Iran Compensation Fund to: (1) make payments to specified Americans held hostage in Iran and their family members; and (2) satisfy the claims of the members of the proposed class against Iran relating to the alleged taking of hostages or treatment of personnel of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, between November 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981. Imposes a surcharge, to be deposited into the Fund, of 30% on any fine or penalty imposed for a violation of any law or regulation for any economic activity regarding Iran that is administered by specified federal departments. Sets forth hostage and family member payment provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 2013

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 June 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 12 September 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 12 September 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 113-104.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 September 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 113-104.

    Source: Committee

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