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H.R. 2977 (104th)

Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1995

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Introduced

27 February 1996

Last action

26 September 1996 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.4194.

Sponsors

Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 - Amends Federal law regarding the administrative process to revise the definition of: (1) "alternative means of dispute resolution" (ADR) to mean any procedure used to resolve issues in controversy, including the use of ombudsmen; and (2) "issue in controversy" to repeal a provision excluding prohibited personnel practices and grievances relating to prohibited political activities; retirement, life, or health insurance; suspension or removal; any examination, certification, or appointment; or the classification of any position which does not result in the reduction in grade or pay of an employee. Modifies confidentiality provisions to prohibit a neutral in a dispute resolution proceeding from disclosing any dispute resolution communication or communication provided in confidence unless specified conditions are met. Specifies that, to qualify for an exemption, an alternative confidential procedure may not provide for less disclosure than the confidential procedures otherwise provided under such provisions. Amends the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (ADRA), the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, and other Federal law to reflect the closure of the Administrative Conference of the United States. Authorizes Federal agencies (agencies) to use the services and facilities of State, local, and tribal governments. Amends the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 to replace provisions requiring a contractor to certify that a claim is made in good faith, that supporting data are accurate and complete, and that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the contractor believes the Government is liable with provisions requiring the contractor to certify the claim when required to do so under such Act or as otherwise required by law. Repeals a provision terminating (with exceptions) the authority of agencies to engage in ADR proceedings on October 1, 1999. Amends Federal requirements regarding defense agency contracts and under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to authorize the use of non-competitive procedures to procure the services of an expert or neutral for use in an ADR process. Directs the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to: (1) encourage and facilitate agency use of ADR; and (2) develop procedures that permit agencies to obtain the services of neutrals on an expedited basis. Authorizes any agency to enter into a contract for services as a neutral or for training in connection with ADR. Amends ADRA to repeal (with exceptions) a provision terminating the authority of agencies to use dispute resolution proceedings under such Act on October 1, 1995. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 February 1996

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 February 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 March 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 March 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 May 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 297.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 29 May 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-597.

    Source: Committee

  11. 29 May 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-597.

    Source: Committee

  12. 4 June 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 June 1996

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 June 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 4 June 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 4 June 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5786-5789)

    Source: Floor

  17. 4 June 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Gekas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 June 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 427.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 12 June 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S6162)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 12 June 1996

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6162)

    Source: Floor

  21. 12 June 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1224 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  22. 14 June 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate appointed conferees Stevens; Cohen; Grassley; Glenn; Levin by unanimous consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 18 June 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 19 September 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 19 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Hyde, Gekas, Flanagan, Conyers, and Reed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 19 September 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10607)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  27. 19 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  28. 24 September 1996

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 24 September 1996

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 25 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 25 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 104-841 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11108-11111)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 25 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-841 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11108-11111)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 26 September 1996

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.4194.

    Source: Committee

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