A bill to expand the authority of the Canal Zone Government to settle claims not cognizable under the Tort Claims Act.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides, under the Canal Zone Code, that the Governor, or his designee, may adjust and pay claims for injury to, or loss of, property or personal injury or death arising from the activities of the Canal Zone Government. States that any such award shall be payable out of any moneys appropriated for or made available to the Canal Zone Government and that the acceptance by the claimant shall constitute a complete release of his claim against the United States, except that the Governor may make an interim partial award for humanitarian or compassionate reasons in a sum not exceeding $1,000. Provides that these provisions do not apply to specified claims cognizable under the Tort Claims Act.…