§ 2502. Aliens’ privilege to sue

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(a)Citizens or subjects of any foreign government which accords to citizens of the United States the right to prosecute claims against their government in its courts may sue the United States in the United States Court of Federal Claims if the subject matter of the suit is otherwise within such court’s jurisdiction.

(b)See section 7422(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for exception with respect to suits involving internal revenue taxes.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 976; Pub. L. 89–713, § 3(b), Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1108; Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 139(a), Apr. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 42; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 102–572, title IX, § 902(a)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4516.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 261 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 155, 36 Stat. 1139).

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 646
62 Stat. 976
Pub. L. 89–713, § 3(b)
80 Stat. 1108
Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 139(a)
96 Stat. 42
Pub. L. 99–514, § 2
100 Stat. 2095
Pub. L. 102–572, title IX, § 902(a)(1)
106 Stat. 4516
Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 155
36 Stat. 1139
Pub. L. 102–572
Pub. L. 99–514
Pub. L. 97–164
Pub. L. 89–713
section 911 of Pub. L. 102–572
section 402 of Pub. L. 97–164
section 3(d) of Pub. L. 89–713

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U.S.C.§ 7422

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646

Stat.62 Stat. 976

Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–713, § 3(b)

Stat.80 Stat. 1108

Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–164, title I, § 139(a)

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