legislation: 105-s-997

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105-s-997 105 s 997 A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 28, United States Code, to authorize the use of certain arbitration procedures in all district courts, to modify the damage limitation applicable to cases referred to arbitration, and for other purposes. Law 1997-07-08 1998-05-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Amends the Federal judicial code to require all U.S. district courts to authorize the use of arbitration in civil actions. (Currently, the use of arbitration is limited to certain judicial districts.) Permits district courts to require actions in which the maximum amount of money damages sought is $150,000 (currently, $100,000) to be referred to arbitration. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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