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 PUBLIC LAW 98-564—OCT. 30, 1984

98 STAT. 2919

any meritorious amount in excess of $100,000 to the Comptroller General for payment under section 1304 of title 31.". SEC. 3. Section 2736(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out "$1,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$10,000". SEC. 4. Action 715 of title 32, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Subsection (a) is amended by striking out "$25,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$100,000". (2) Subsection (d) is amended to read as follows: "(d) If the Secretary concerned considers that a claim in excess of $100,000 is meritorious, and the claim otherwise is payable under this section, the Secretary may pay the claimant $100,000 and report any meritorious amount in excess of $100,000 to the Comptroller General for payment under section 1304 of title 31.". (3) Subsection (f) is amended to read as follows: "(f) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, an officer or employee under the jurisdiction of the Secretary may settle a claim that otherwise would be payable under this section in an amount not to exceed $25,000. A decision of the officer or employee who makes a final settlement decision under this section may be appealed by the claimant to the Secretary concerned or an officer or employee designated by the Secretary for that purpose.". Approved October 30, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R 597: HOUSE REPORT No. 98-407 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 129 (1983): Oct. 24, considered and passed House. Vol. 130 (1984): Oct. 11, considered and passed Senate.

31 USC 1304.

31 USC 1304.

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