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H.R. 597Became Law

A bill to amend sections 2733, 2734, and 2736 of title 10, United States Code and section 715 of title 32, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a claim against the United States that may be paid administratively under those sections and to allow increased delegation of authority to settle and pay certain of those claims, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 24, 1983)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Increases from $25,000 to $100,000 the maximum amount for which the Judge Advocate General of an armed force, or the Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard, may settle a claim against the United States for damage or loss of real or personal property, or for personal injury or death.

Permits the Secretary concerned to report any meritorious amount in excess of the maximum to the Comptroller General for payment under the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957. Permits the settlement of claims for $25,000 or less to be delegated. Permits the payment of a claim in excess of $10,000 by an appointed officer for losses involving a foreign country. Makes similar allowances for the payment of meritorious claims in excess of $100,000.

Increases from $1,000 to $10,000 the amount of advanced payment allowed against a certain, but not yet submitted, claim.

Makes similar changes in claims provisions concerning the National Guard.

What just happenedOct 30, 1984

Became Public Law No: 98-564.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1](D-TX)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 30, 1984PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-564.

  2. Oct 30, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-564.

  3. Oct 30, 1984PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 19, 1984FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 19, 1984President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 18, 1984Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 11, 1984Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 11, 1984Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 3, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1320.

  11. Oct 3, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Oct 3, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Aug 2, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jul 11, 1984Committee

    Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  15. Jun 22, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Transportation Department.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Oct 28, 1983Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  17. Oct 25, 1983IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Oct 24, 1983FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  19. Oct 24, 1983Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  20. Oct 24, 1983FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  21. Oct 6, 1983CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 245.

  22. Oct 6, 1983CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-407.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Oct 6, 1983Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-407.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Sep 27, 1983CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Sep 27, 1983CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. May 12, 1983CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  27. May 12, 1983CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  28. Mar 23, 1983CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  29. Feb 4, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  30. Jan 6, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. Jan 6, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Jan 6, 1983IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 24, 198336
(Measure passed House, amended)

Increases from $25,000 to $100,000 the maximum amount for which the Judge Advocate General of an armed force, or the Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard, may settle a claim against the United States for damage or loss of real or personal property, or for personal injury or death.

Permits the Secretary concerned to report any meritorious amount in excess of the maximum to the Comptroller General for payment under the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957. Permits the settlement of claims for $25,000 or less to be delegated. Permits the payment of a claim in excess of $10,000 by an appointed officer for losses involving a foreign country. Makes similar allowances for the payment of meritorious claims in excess of $100,000.

Increases from $1,000 to $10,000 the amount of advanced payment allowed against a certain, but not yet submitted, claim.

Makes similar changes in claims provisions concerning the National Guard.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 6, 198317
(Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 98-407)

Increases from $25,000 to $100,000 the maximum amount for which the Judge Advocate General of an armed force, or the Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard, may settle a claim against the United States for damage or loss of real or personal property, or for personal injury or death.

Permits the Secretary concerned to report any meritorious amount in excess of the maximum to the Comptroller General for payment under the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957. Permits the settlement of claims for $25,000 or less to be delegated. Permits the payment of a claim in excess of $10,000 by an appointed officer for losses involving a foreign country. Makes similar allowances for the payment of meritorious claims in excess of $100,000.

Increases from $1,000 to $10,000 the amount of advanced payment allowed against a certain, but not yet submitted, claim.

Makes similar changes in claims provisions concerning the National Guard.

Introduced in HouseJan 6, 198300

Increases from $25,000 to $100,000 the maximum amount for which the Judge Advocate General of an armed force, or the Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard, may settle a claim against the United States for damage or loss of real or personal property, or for personal injury or death.

Permits the Secretary concerned to report any meritorious amount in excess of the maximum to the Comptroller General for payment under the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957. Permits the settlement of claims for $25,000 or less to be delegated. Permits the payment of a claim in excess of $10,000 by an appointed officer for losses involving a foreign country. Makes similar allowances for the payment of meritorious claims in excess of $100,000.

Increases from $1,000 to $10,000 the amount of advanced payment allowed against a certain, but not yet submitted, claim.

Makes similar changes in claims provisions concerning the National Guard.

A bill to amend sections 2733, 2734, and 2736 of title 10, United States Code and section … — Informed