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S. 1739 (97th)

A bill to amend the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 to increase the maximum amount that the United States may pay in settlement of a claim under that Act.

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Introduced

15 October 1981

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Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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10 August 2026

Summary

Amends the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 to increase from $15,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount that the Government may pay to settle a claim made by a member of the uniformed services or by an agency employee for loss of or damage to personal property incident to such individual's service. Authorizes the reconsideration of claims settled for the maximum amount of $15,000 before enactment of this Act.

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