Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996

Summary

Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996 - Amends the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (ADRA) and other Federal law with regard to alternative means of dispute resolution (ADR) in the administrative process. (Sec. 2) Includes the use of ombuds and binding or nonbinding arbitration among ADR procedures, but excludes settlement negotiations. Repeals the current exclusion and permits parties to use ADR to resolve certain Federal employee-related disputes involving such matters as retirement, life or health insurance, and suspension or removal from duty, as well as prohibited personnel practices. (Sec. 3) Limits applicability of confidentiality requirements only to communications involved in the proceeding (current law also applies such requirements to any information concerning such communications). Applies the disclosure prohibition to dispute communications generated by the neutral. Provides that a dispute resolution communication which is between a neutral and a party and which may not be disclosed under such provisions is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. (Sec. 4) Amends ADRA and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to require that each agency shall consult with the agency designated by, or the interagency committee established by, the President to facilitate and encourage agency use of alternative dispute resolution. (Sec. 5) Authorizes a Federal agency to use the services and facilities of State, local, and tribal governments for ADR purposes. (Sec. 6) Amends the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 to: (1) require contractors using ADR procedures to resolve a claim against the Federal Government to comply with the same certification procedures applicable to any other claim subject to such Act; and (2) repeal its termination date. (Sec. 7) Provides for expedited hiring of neutrals in civilian and defense agency contracts for use in any part of an ADR process. Requires the President to designate an agency or designate or establish an interagency committee to facilitate and encourage agency use of dispute resolution. Directs such agency or interagency committee, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies and professional organizations experienced in matters concerning dispute resolution, to encourage and facilitate agency use of ADR and develop procedures that permit agencies to obtain the services of neutrals on an expedited basis. Repeals the requirement for the Government to enter into a contract with an individual on a roster of qualified neutrals or a roster maintained by other public or private organizations or individual. (Sec. 8) Revises ADRA and other ADR law, with regard to judicial review of arbitration awards, to repeal the authority of Federal agency heads to vacate unilaterally any award issued pursuant to an arbitration proceeding. Requires that each arbitration agreement shall specify a maximum award that may be issued by the arbitrator and may specify other conditions limiting the range of possible outcomes. Revises provisions concerning authorization to use arbitration to prohibit an officer or employee of an agency from offering to use arbitration for the resolution of issues in controversy unless such officer or employee would otherwise have authority. (Sec. 9) Amends ADRA to repeal its termination date and provide for permanent authorization. (Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 11) Repeals the reauthorization for the Administrative Conference under the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990. Directs the President to designate an agency or designate or establish an interagency committee to facilitate and encourage agency use of negotiated rulemaking. Modifies Federal provisions regarding defense agency contracts and Federal contracts to provide for expedited hiring of convenors and facilitators for negotiated rulemaking. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to expedite the establishment of negotiated rulemaking committees and committees established to resolve disputes under ADRA.

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Timeline

1. 26 September 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 September 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 September 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 September 1996

   Introduced

   Received in the Senate.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 27 September 1996

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

6. 27 September 1996

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

   Source: Floor

7. 27 September 1996

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

   Source: Floor

8. 27 September 1996

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

   Source: Floor

9. 27 September 1996

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11446-11452)

   Source: Floor

10. 27 September 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Gekas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

11. 30 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

12. 30 September 1996

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11848-11850)

    Source: Floor

13. 4 October 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H12276-12277)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 4 October 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

15. 4 October 1996

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H12276-12277)

    Source: NotUsed

16. 4 October 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

17. 10 October 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

18. 10 October 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

19. 19 October 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-320.

    Source: President

20. 19 October 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

21. 19 October 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Versions

• Public Law · 20 October 1996 · Download file
• Enrolled Bill · 4 October 1996 · Download file
• Engrossed Amendment Senate · 30 September 1996 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 27 September 1996 · Download file
• Received in Senate · 27 September 1996 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 26 September 1996 · Download file

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 20 October 1996

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

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• Received in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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