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9 U.S.C. 15: Inapplicability of the Act of State doctrineText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 9-ARBITRATIONCHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§15. Inapplicability of the Act of State doctrine

Enforcement of arbitral agreements, confirmation of arbitral awards, and execution upon judgments based on orders confirming such awards shall not be refused on the basis of the Act of State doctrine.

(Added Pub. L. 100–669, § 1 , Nov. 16, 1988 , 102 Stat. 3969 .)

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Another section 15 of this title was renumbered section 16 of this title.