PUBLIC LAW 105-33—AUG. 5, 1997 111 STAT. 787 (3) be subject to liability in any case under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983). (d) LIMITATIONS. — Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity, or as limiting any other defense or immunity that would otherwise be available to the United States, the District of Columbia, their agencies, officers, employees, or agents. Approved August 5, 1997. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2015 (S. 947): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 105-149 (Comm. on the Budget) and 105-217 (Comm. of Conference). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 143 (1997): June 25, considered and passed House; considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 947. July 30, House agreed to conference report. Senate considered conference report. Jxily 31, Senate agreed to conference report. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 33 (1997): Aug. 5, Presidential remarks and statement. Aug. 11, Presidential remarks and special message on line item veto. FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 62 (1997): Aug. 12, Cancellation of item pursuant to Line Item Veto Act.
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