HR 5883 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Contractor Liability and Indemnification Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Received From Justice, OMB.(1984-07-23)
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Contractor Liability and Indemnification Act - Directs a State court or a U.S. district court, in any civil action brought by a Government employee (including a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard) alleging liability of a Government contractor for harm concerning which the employee is entitled to receive Federal benefits: (1) at the request of any party, to make findings of fact as to the proportion of fault of the United States in causing such harm; and (2) to reduce any judgment of liability rendered against the contractor by the proportion of fault of the United States. Reduces the amount the United States is entitled to be reimbursed through right of subrogation for Federal benefits provided as a result of harm for which a contractor is liable by the proportion of fault of the United States. Prohibits any reduction of a judgment against a contractor in a civil action unless the contractor notifies the U.S. Attorney General, within 90 days after such civil action is filed, that the contractor intends to seek an equitable reduction of liability. Allows the United States 90 days after receipt of such notice to intervene as a party in such action. Sets forth facto…
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Cosponsors (14)
6 Democrats8 Republicans