HR 5174 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code, to provide for an exclusive remedy against the United States in suits based upon acts or omissions of U.S. employees.

Introduced 1977-03-17· Sponsored by Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Renders the United States exclusively liable for compensatory damages resulting from torts, other than defamation, deceit, misrepresentation, or interference with contract rights, committed by its employees within the scope of employment.…

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