Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to allow certain victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing to receive lump sum catch-up payments. Previously, victims were restricted from applying for these payments if they had already received regular payments from the Fund. The bill aims to address this limitation and provide compensation to those who were unable to apply due to Department of Justice guidance.
Key provisions
- Allows victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing to apply for lump sum catch-up payments.
- Addresses a previous Department of Justice guidance that limited eligibility for these payments.
- Provides a process for victims to demonstrate reliance on the previous guidance.
- Specifies that payments will be made from the reserve fund or the Fund, if available.
Who is affected
- Victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing
- Victims of the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing
- Families of victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing
- Families of victims of the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing
Notable changes
- Expands eligibility for lump sum catch-up payments for specific bombing victims.
- Overrules previous Department of Justice guidance regarding application eligibility.
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