Number: RL30934
Title: The Federal Arbitration Act: Background and Recent Developments
Authors: Jon O. Shimabukuro, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides a legislative history of the Federal Arbitration Act, as well as a discussion of selected cases that have interpreted the Act. The report also discusses bills introduced during the 108th Congress that would amend the Federal Arbitration Act to address the use of arbitration to resolve employment and specific contract disputes.
Pages: 9
Date: Updated August 15, 2003