that term in subsection (i)(2). . (c) Prohibited foreign practices by issuers Section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78dd–1 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Private right of action authorized (1) Authorized plaintiffs Any person that violates subsection (a) shall be liable in an action brought in accordance with this subsection in any court of competent jurisdiction to any issuer that is subject to this section, domestic concern that is subject to section 104 of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 ( 15 U.S.C. 78dd–2 ), or other person that is a United States person, that is damaged by the violation of subsection (a) of this section, for damages caused to such issuer, domestic concern, or other person by the violation. (2) Proof of damages For purposes of this subsection, the court may not find for the plaintiff in an action under this subsection unless the plaintiff alleges and proves that— (A) the defendant violated subsection (a)