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Lockerbie Bombing: Compensation for Former Pan Am Employees

Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act

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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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Dec 9, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Dec 9, 2025

Introduced in House

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act

Bill NumberHR 6527

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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D: 3R: 1

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