Pub. L. 87-565, pt. IV, sec. 402

Sec. 402. Section 2 of the Act of August 1, 1956 (70 Stat. 890), as amended, is further amended by adding after paragraph (a) the following new paragraph: “(b) for the purpose of promoting and maintaining friendly relations with foreign countries through the prompt settlement of certain claims, settle and pay any meritorious claim against the United States which is presented by a government of a foreign country for damage to or loss of real or personal property of, or personal injury to or death of, any national of such foreign country: Provided, That such claim is not cognizable under any other statute or international agreement of the United States and can be settled for not more than $15,000 or the foreign currency equivalent thereof.”