. (2) Subsection 1605(g)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking or section 1605B and inserting , 1605B, or 1605C . 4. Stay of actions pending state negotiations (a) Exclusive jurisdiction The courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction in any action in which a foreign state is subject to the jurisdiction of a court of the United States under section 1605C of title 28, United States Code, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. (b) Intervention The Attorney General, in consultation with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, may intervene in any action in which a foreign state is subject to the jurisdiction of a court of the United States under section 1605C of title 28, United States Code, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, for the purpose of seeking a stay of the civil action, in whole or in part. (c) Stay (1) In general A court of the United States may stay a proceeding against a foreign state in an action brought under section 1605C of title 28, United States Code, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, if the Secretary of State certifies that the United States is engaged in good faith discussions with the foreign state defendant concerning the resolution of the claims against the foreign state, or any other parties as to whom a stay of claims is sought. (2) Duration (A) In general A stay under this section may be granted for not more than 180 days. (B) Extension (i) In general The Attorney General may petition the court for an extension of the stay for additional 180-day periods. (ii) Recertification A court shall grant an extension under clause (i) if the Secretary of State recertifies that the United States remains engaged in good faith discussions with the foreign state defendant concerning the resolution of the claims against the foreign state, or any other parties as to whom a stay of claims is sought. 5. Severability If any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or