An Act to amend chapter 7, title 5, United States Code, with respect to procedure for judicial review of certain administrative agency action, and for other purposes.

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Abolishes the defense of sovereign immunity with respect to actions in Federal courts seeking relief other than money damages and stating a claim against a Federal administrative agency or officer acting in an official capacity. Permits a plantiff in judicial review proceedings to name as defendant the United States, the agency, the appropriate officer, or any combination of them. Changes the venue requirements for such action. Eliminates the requirement that there be at least $10,000 in controversy for Federal question jurisdiction.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 22 October 1976

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 February 1975

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