Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill helps victims of two major terrorist attacks from the 1980s and 1990s get money they were previously denied. It focuses on people affected by the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing.
• Many victims missed out on special catch-up payments because of confusing rules from the Department of Justice. The old rules said people who were already getting regular payments could not apply for these extra lump sums.
• If this bill passes, the government will create a new way for these victims to prove they were misled by the old rules. They can use letters, emails, or even a sworn statement to show why they did not apply earlier.
• The money for these payments will come from a special fund already set up for victims of state-sponsored terrorism. This ensures that families who have waited decades for full compensation can finally receive what they are owed.

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