Administrative Dispute Resolution Act

Summary

Administrative Dispute Resolution Act - Authorizes each Federal agency to promulgate policies that address the use of the full range of alternative means of dispute resolution and case management in each administrative program of such agency. Directs each agency to designate a senior official to be the dispute resolution specialist to implement the provisions of this Act and agency policy. Requires each agency to provide training for the dispute resolution specialist and other employees involved in implementing agency policy. Declares that such training may encompass theory and practice of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or related techniques. Requires each agency to amend each standard contract, grant, and other assistance agreements to authorize and encourage use of alternative means of dispute resolution. Requires each agency to revise its future grant agreements to permit and encourage its grantees to use an alternative means of dispute resolution. Directs the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Council, in consultation with the Administrative Conference of the United States (Conference), to adopt any amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or propose any statutory changes, necessary to adapt acquisition procedures to the requirements of the dispute resolution process. Authorizes the use of alternative means of dispute resolution in administrative hearings. Declares that each agency may use a dispute resolution proceeding if the parties agree to such procedures. Authorizes the use of a neutral in such proceedings to serve as a conciliator, facilitator, or mediator at the will of the parties. Sets forth confidentiality provisions for dispute resolution proceedings. Authorizes the use of Federal arbitration procedures, if all concerned parties consent, either before or after a dispute has arisen. Sets forth provisions with respect to the authority of the arbitrator. Requires arbitration awards to include a brief, informal discussion of the factual and legal basis. Declares that formal findings of fact or conclusions of law are not required. Makes the award final and binding on the parties to the matter and subject to judicial review. Authorizes an agency to use the services of employees of other agencies as neutrals. Authorizes the Conference to establish standards for neutrals, maintain a roster of individuals who can act as neutrals, enter into contracts for their services, and develop procedures to obtain their services on an expedited basis. Requires the Conference to provide certain support services for agencies in dispute resolution proceedings. Sets forth the discretion of an agency in providing funding for such proceedings. Amends the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 to direct the contracting officer to make all reasonable efforts to resolve a claim or dispute consensually, before making a decision under such Act. Authorizes the use of alternative means of dispute resolution or other mutually agreeable procedures for resolving claims including binding arbitration of claims not in excess of $250,000. Terminates such authorization on October 1, 1995. Increases the amount in dispute for accelerated appeal decisions. Provides for judicial review of arbitral awards. Amends the Labor Management Relations Act to authorize the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to make services available to Federal agencies to aid in the resolution of disputes under this Act. Authorizes each Federal agency to use arbitration or other means of dispute resolution to settle any tort claim against the United States not in excess of the amount of a claim the agency may award, compromise, or settle without the Attorney General's prior approval. Increases the amount of a Government claim that may be compromised by an agency. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth criteria for the use of non-attorneys as representatives of parties to any dispute. Authorizes appropriations to the Conference to carry out this Act for FY 1990 through 1992.

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Timeline

1. 11 May 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 May 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 September 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 19 October 1990

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1005.

   Source: Calendars

5. 19 October 1990

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-543.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 October 1990

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-543.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 October 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Judiciary by unanimous consent for a period not to exceed 24 hours.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 22 October 1990

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1012.

   Source: Calendars

9. 22 October 1990

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged. Pursuant to the order of October 20, 1990.

   Source: Discharge

10. 22 October 1990

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged. Pursuant to the order of October 20, 1990.

    Source: Committee

11. 25 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Sponsors

• Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Administrative Dispute Resolution Act
• amends ← To provide clarification of dispute resolution communications, and for other purposes.
• amends ← To clarify issues suitable for mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and other such techniques.
• amends ← To clarify the confidentiality of dispute resolution communications and for other purposes.
• amends ← To provide for the award of attorney fees and expenses in arbitration awards under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.