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 omission of U.S. employees and for other purposes.

Summary

Provides for an exclusive remedy against the United States in suits based upon Acts or omissions of United States employees. States that the United States shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punative damages. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Secretary of Defense to provide liability insurance for assigned or detailed employees of their departments.

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Timeline

1. 10 October 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 October 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 October 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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