HR 3763 · 100th Congress · Law

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, relating to foreign sovereign immunity, with respect to certain activities of foreign governments, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-12-15· Sponsored by Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 920.(1988-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to provide that the determination of whether an activity is commercial in character shall not be affected by the fact that the activity involves acts or undertakings requiring the exercise of governmental authority. Declares that neither the Federal act of state doctrine nor the doctrine of sovereign immunity shall constitute grounds to refuse to enforce or confirm any arbitral award. Provides that the Federal act of state doctrine shall not be applied on behalf of a foreign state with respect to any claim or counterclaim based upon a breach of contract. Authorizes prejudgment attachment to secure satisfaction against an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state in certain circumstances. Provides for execution of a judgment against a broader range of commercial property owned by a foreign state.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats