Search Results: keywords:"lockerbie bombing"

  • H. R. 7806 — To provide compensation for United States victims of Libyan State-sponsored terrorism, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:850

    H.R. 7806 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to compensate United States victims of Libyan State-sponsored terrorism. The bill intends to create a trust fund with $20 million to provide monetary awards to eligible victims or their families. Eligibility...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7806 is a plan to give money to people in the U.S. who got hurt by bad actions connected to Libya a long time ago, using a special money pot with $20 million in it. Before they can get the money, people have to show proof and get the okay, but the plan needs some rules to make sure everything is fair and clear.

  • S. 3250 — An Act To provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:593

    S. 3250 allows victims of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Lockerbie, Scotland, to access court proceedings remotely. It defines victims as those directly harmed by the bombing or their close relatives, but excludes anyone involved in the crime. The bill mandates...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like giving special TV access to people who were hurt or lost loved ones when a plane exploded over Scotland a long time ago, so they can watch court talks about it from anywhere, even if they live far away. But, it doesn’t say how they will make sure everyone can watch or how much it might cost, kind of like having a TV show without knowing if everyone has the right channel to watch it.