To provide for a judicial remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with foreign entities.

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Provides that any person who has entered into a contract, license, or other agreement (contract) with a foreign entity before July 1, 1985, that contains a provision to settle any controversy by arbitration shall not be barred from bringing an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, including any Federal or State court, or from seeking appropriate relief from any U.S. agency to resolve any controversy. Sets a two year statute of limitations for such actions.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 August 1996

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  Introduced in House · EN · 2 August 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 August 1996

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