S. 1839 would require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Directs the Secretary of State to report to edit the wiki and beappropriate congressional committees (as defined in this Act) every 180 days respecting unresolved claims by U.S. nationals against the firstgovernment of Libya for personal injury or death caused by acts of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hostage taking, or the aiding of such acts by Libyan agents.

Requires: (1) such reports to provideinclude information on the status of negotiations between the government of Libya and U.S. claimants and a detailed summarydescription of U.S. government actions to encourage Libya's resolution of such claims; and (2) such reports' filing until December 31, 2009, or until the Secretary certifies to the bill!)committees that all claims have been resolved.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/20/2007:12/17/2007: Referred to SenateHouse committee. Status: Read twice and referredReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Relations.Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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