JASTA Act passed by US Senate

Q.  US state passed the JASTA Act. What does JASTA stand for?
- Published on 18 May 16

a. Justice Against Sponsors of Terror Act
b. Justice Against Sponsored of Terrorism Act
c. Justice About Sponsored Terrorism Act
d. Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

ANSWER: Justice Against Sponsors of Terror Act
 
The US Senate passed legislation on 17th May that would allow victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to file lawsuits seeking damages from Saudi Arabia, setting up a potential showdown with the White House, which has threatened a veto.
  • The Saudis, who deny responsibility for the 2001 attacks, strongly object to the bill and have threatened to sell up to $750 billion in US securities and other American assets in retaliation if it becomes law.
  • The " Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act ," or JASTA , passed the Senate by unanimous voice vote. It must next be taken up by the US House of Representatives, where no vote has yet been scheduled.

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