Victims of Terrorism United (VoTU)
VoTU is an organization committed to Victims of Terrorism.
VoTU stands united with American victims of state-sponsored terrorism, advocating for justice and providing essential resources to those affected by these heinous acts. Our core mission is to ensure that victims and their families receive the critical support needed to rebuild their lives.
The Genesis of VOTU
Victims of Terrorism United is a coalition of victims of terrorism, are united in our efforts to advocate for Congressional support in addressing the US Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism (USVSST) Act.
Sadly, we share a bond forged by the horrific crimes committed against us. Our communities of victims include those affected by the:
- 1979 Iranian hostage crisis
- U.S. Embassy and Embassy Annex bombings in Beirut in 1983 and 1984
- 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks bombing
- 1985 TWA Flight 847 hijacking
- 1996 Khobar Towers military housing complex bombing
- 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
- 2000 U.S.S. Cole attack
- 9/11 terrorist attacks
- October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks
- January 2024 attack on U.S. troops in Jordan..
- More…
Together, we stand strong in seeking justice and support for all those affected by acts of terrorism.
Latest VOTU News
Sept 11th brings a new push to the AVTCA
Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ), Dan Goldman (NY), Nicole Malliotakis (NY), and Mike Lawler (NY) introduced the bipartisan American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act (H.R. 8419)
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act Is Introduced To Congress
To amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide funding for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism
Reps. Lawler, Gottheimer, Malliotakis, and Goldman Introduce Long-Awaited Legislation to Help American Victims of Terror and Their Families
Reps. Mike Lawler, Josh Gottheimer, Nicole Malliotakis, and Dan Goldman introduced the American Victims of Terror Compensation Act to support victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
