S 2117 · 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 act Acts or omissions of United States employees.

Introduced 1977-09-21· Sponsored by Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expands Federal Government liability for the acts of its agents to include certain intentional and ministerial acts, such as assault, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and wrongful invasion of privacy. States that such liability shall be exclusive and preclude any remedy against agents individually.…

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