CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

David Taylor (R-OH)

Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act of 2026

H.R. 10507 · House bill Law

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act of 2026. It requires the Comptroller General to complete a study and submit a report to Congress by December 31, 2028. The report will look into expanding the scope of the terrorism exception under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. Specifically, it will examine including victims of attempted extrajudicial killings or assaults where there was injury but no death. It will also count how many additional people would be eligible for payments and figure out how much extra funding would be needed. Additionally, the study will provide detailed listings of certain funds, forfeited property, and net proceeds paid to the United States since December 18, 2015.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates detailed reports and listings from the Comptroller General regarding funds, forfeited property, and penalties paid related to state sponsors of terrorism.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill explores expanding eligibility for payments to individuals injured in terrorist attacks, which can positively impact affected veterans.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill requires a study on expanding terrorism exceptions and compensation eligibility for victims, including veterans affected by terrorist attacks.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.