A bill to provide a remedy against the United States for torts arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States committed by officers or employees of the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to expand the liability of the United States to include liability for any tort arising under the Constitution or Federal law, including those involving discretionary acts, and for any intentional tort committed by a Federal employee acting within the scope of employment or under color thereof. Sets forth guidelines for damages and alternative remedies in such actions. Requires that agencies pay awards arising from employee torts out of agency appropriations. Grants the United States a right to seek indemnity against an employee for whose tort it has been found liable.

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Timeline

1. 10 April 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 April 1978

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Sponsors

• Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
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