PUBLIC LAW 97-226—JULY 28, 1982
96 STAT. 245
Public Law 97-226 97th Congress An Act To amend the Bfilitaiv Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 to increasefirom$16,000 to $26,000 the maximum amount the United States may pay in settlement of a daim under section 8 of that Act
July 28, 1982 [H.R. 4688]
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) sections Military and Personnel 8(a)(l) and 3(b)(l) of the Militarv Personnel and Civilian Employees' Civilian Claims Act of 1964 (31 U^.C. 241 (a)(1) and (b)(D), are amended by Employees' Claims Act of striking out $15,000 and inserting in lieu thereof $25,000". 1964, (b) I^e amendments made by tms Act shall apply only to claims amendments. arising on or after the date of enactment. 31 USC 241 note. (c) Sections (3)(a)(1) and (3) of the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 (31 U.S.C. 241(a)(1) and (3)) are amended by striking "the Treasury" and inserting in lieu thereof "Transportation". SEC. 2. No funds may be obligated or expended pursuant to the Prohibition. 31 USC 241 note. amendments made by mis Act b^ore October 1, 1982. Approved July 28, 1982.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4688 (S. 1739): HOUSE REPORT No. 97-452 (Comm. on the Judiciary). SENATE REPORT No. 97-482 accompanying S. 1739 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 16, 18, considered and passed House. July 14, S. 1739, considered and passed Senate. July 16, considered and passed Senate.
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