HR 3142 · 98th 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 United States employees, to provide a remedy against the United States with respect to constitutional torts, and other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Previous Action See H.R.595.(1983-05-25)
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Title I: Federal Tort Claims Amendments - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to make remedies provided by the Act exclusive of any other action arising out of the same tortious conduct. Substitutes the United States as the party defendant after: (1) the Attorney General has certified that a defendant Federal employee acted within the scope of employment; and (2) an action has been instituted in Federal district court. Declares such certification binding and conclusive. Provides guidelines for limitations of actions. Specifies the Federal agencies to which the Act applies. Title II: Constitutional Torts - Grants district courts exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions for money damages based on constitutional torts. Establishes judicial procedure for the resolution of claims based on constitutional torts. Specifies the Federal agencies amenable to suit for such torts. Authorizes Federal agency administrators to settle claims for money damages based on constitutional torts after obtaining written approval of the Attorney General. Declares such settlements final and conclusive. Establishes guidelines for administrative adjustment of claims. Provides formulae for recovery of damages a…
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Cosponsors (6)
4 Democrats2 Republicans