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 PUBLIC LAW 94-464—OCT. 8, 1976

90 STAT. 1989

"(e) For purposes of this section, the provisions of section 2680(h) of title 28, United States Code, shall not apply to any cause of action arising out of a negligent or wrongful act of omission in the performance of medical, dental, or related health care functions (including clinical studies and investigations). "(f) The Administrator or his designee may, to the extent that the Liability inAdministrator or his designee deem appropriate, hold harmless or pro- surance for vide liability insurance for any person described in subsection (a) for persons damages for personal injury, including death, caused by such person's assigned negligent or wrongful act or omission in the performance of medical, to a foreign country or dental, or related health care functions (including clinical studies and non-Federal investigations) while acting within the scope of such person's duties agency. if such person is assigned to a foreign country or detailed for service with other than a Federal department, agency, or instrumentality or if the circumstances are such as are likely to preclude the remedies of third persons against the United States described in section 2679(b) of title 28, United States Code, for such damage or injury.". SEC. 4. This Act shall become effective on the date of its enactment Effective and shall apply only to those claims accruing on or after such date of date. enactment. 10 USC 1089 Approved October 8, 1976.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-333 (Coram, on Armed Services). SENATE REPORT No. 94-1264 (Coram, on Armed Services). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 121 (1975): July 21, considered and passed House. Vol. 122 (1976): Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate, araended. Sept. 27, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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