34 USC 20106 - Compensation to victims of international terrorism

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 20106.

Compensation to victims of international terrorism

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

International terrorism

(2)

National of the United States

(3)

Victim

(A)

In general

The term “victim” means a person who—

(i)

suffered direct physical or emotional injury or death as a result of international terrorism occurring on or after October 23, 1983, with respect to which an investigation or civil or criminal prosecution was ongoing after April 24, 1996; and

(ii)

as of the date on which the international terrorism occurred, was a national of the United States or an officer or employee of the United States Government.

(B)

Incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased victims

(C)

Exception

(b)

Award of compensation

(c)

Annual report

The Director shall annually submit to Congress a report on the status and activities of the program under this section, which report shall include—

(1)

an explanation of the procedures for filing and processing of applications for compensation;

(2)

a description of the procedures and policies instituted to promote public awareness about the program;

(3)

a complete statistical analysis of the victims assisted under the program, including—

(A)

the number of applications for compensation submitted;

(B)

the number of applications approved and the amount of each award;

(C)

the number of applications denied and the reasons for the denial;

(D)

the average length of time to process an application for compensation; and

(E)

the number of applications for compensation pending and the estimated future liability of the program; and

(4)

an analysis of future program needs and suggested program improvements.

(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404C, as added

cite as: 34 USC 20106