Blocks U.S. courts from enforcing some foreign rulings

Stops private parties from bringing certain foreign court or arbitration awards into U.S. courts when U.S. sanctions or export controls were part of the case; the federal government can still file these claims.

• Applies when U.S. sanctions stopped a party from carrying out a contract
• Also applies when a foreign court took the case because of U.S. sanctions or export controls
• Covers claims pending on or filed after the bill becomes law
• The federal government may still file these claims

Passed the Senate · House's turn

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