A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code, to provide for an exclusive remedy against the United States in suits based upon acts or omissions of U.S. employees.

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Introduced

17 March 1977

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Renders the United States exclusively liable for compensatory damages resulting from torts, other than defamation, deceit, misrepresentation, or interference with contract rights, committed by its employees within the scope of employment.

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summary · EN · 17 March 1977
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/5174
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