A bill to provide a remedy against the United States for torts arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States committed by officers or employees of the United States, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 10, 1978)
Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to expand the liability of the United States to include liability for any tort arising under the Constitution or Federal law, including those involving discretionary acts, and for any intentional tort committed by a Federal employee acting within the scope of employment or under color thereof.
Sets forth guidelines for damages and alternative remedies in such actions.
Requires that agencies pay awards arising from employee torts out of agency appropriations.
Grants the United States a right to seek indemnity against an employee for whose tort it has been found liable.
What just happenedApr 10, 1978
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 10, 1978IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 10, 1978IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate