H.R. 972 · 101st Congress · enacted
To amend section 3724 of title 31, United States Code, to increase the authority of the Attorney General to settle claims for damages resulting from law enforcement activities of the Department of Justice.
Became Public Law No: 101-203.
Latest official action 1989-12-07 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Increases from $500 to $50,000 the claim amount the Attorney General may settle in any one case arising from a claim for personal injury, death, or damage to, or loss of, privately owned property caused by any investigative or law enforcement officer employed by the Department of Justice acting within the scope of employment. Requires the Attorney General to report annually to the Congress on all such settlements.
Congressional Research Service · 1989-05-09
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