S 389 · 98th Congress · Labor and Employment
A bill to provide that district courts shall have jurisdiction in Department of Labor Employees' Compensation Appeals Board actions.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.(1983-03-02)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends Federal laws to provide that district courts shall have jurisdiction of any civil action to enforce any order of the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board and to enjoin or suspend any decision or order of the Board. Authorizes the granting of attorneys' fees whenever a claimant for workmen's compensation receives a favorable judgment. Permits review in a district court of the Secretary of Labor's action in allowing or denying workmen's compensation.…
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