SENATE 2006117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stop COVID Act of 2021

Last Action: 6/10/2021

Actions

2021-06-10Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-06-10Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-10 (00)

Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act of 2021 or the Stop COVID Act of 2021

This bill limits the immunity of foreign states from suit in the United States.

Specifically, it bars immunity for a foreign state in cases where the foreign state allegedly, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discharges a biological agent that results in the bodily injury, death, or damage to property of a U.S. national.

Subjects

Chemical and biological weapons
Civil actions and liability
Conflicts and wars
Government liability
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International law and treaties
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Violent crime

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