Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a $42 million "Living Victims of Lockerbie Claims Trust Fund." The money is meant for a specific group of U.S. citizens who were employees of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) and were affected by terrorism sponsored by the Libyan government.
• To get a payment, a person must meet several strict rules: they had to be at least 45 years old and working for Pan Am in December 1991, and they must have been part of a specific 1994 lawsuit against Libya. If an eligible person has died recently, their family or estate can still apply for the money.
• The total amount of money in the fund—just over $42 million—will be divided equally among all the people who qualify. This ensures that every victim in this specific group receives the same amount of financial support.
• This policy addresses a long-standing gap in compensation for workers who lost their livelihoods or suffered other damages following the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the eventual bankruptcy of Pan Am. It provides a way for these victims to finally receive a settlement similar to what others received years ago.

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