Rep. Kelly Celebrates Historic Override of Obama’s Veto of 9/11 Victims Bill

‘Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act’ supported by vast bipartisan majorities in both chambers of Congress

First vetoed legislation to be enacted of Obama’s presidency

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) released a video statement today after both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to override President Obama’s veto of S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which will allow the families of American victims of terrorist attacks to sue foreign states that aid and abet acts of terror that occur on U.S. soil.

Rep. Kelly: “…We are truly stronger when we stand together as a nation. We are truly stronger when we stand together as a people. And we are truly stronger when we stand up against terrorism.…”