Congress Overrides President’s Veto of JASTA

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10), Vice Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, applauded the House and Senate for overriding the President’s veto and enacting into law the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). This law allows U.S. courts to hear cases involving claims against foreign states for injury or death that occurs inside of the U.S. as a result of international acts of terrorism. Upon enactment, Rep. Miller issued the following statement:

“Earlier this month, both the House and Senate unanimously passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, legislation that allows families of victims of terror, including those lost on 9/11, to seek financial compensation from foreign sponsors of terrorism. However, in a move that abandons the families of these loved ones, President Obama vetoed this legislation.

“Today, Congress took a stand, once again voicing their support of these victims and overriding the President’s veto. The families of the victims of terror have lost so much, and, although nothing can ever truly mend the loss they experience every day, they deserve the opportunity to seek justice in court. I am proud to have stood with my colleagues in support of this important legislation.”

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