46 U.S.C. § 30904 — Exclusive remedy
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§30904. Exclusive remedy
If a remedy is provided by this chapter, it shall be exclusive of any other action arising out of the same subject matter against the officer, employee, or agent of the United States or the federally-owned corporation whose act or omission gave rise to the claim.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1518.)
Historical and Revision Notes Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
30904 46 App.:745 (1st proviso). Mar. 9, 1920, ch. 95, §5 (1st proviso), 41 Stat. 526; June 30, 1932, ch. 315, 47 Stat. 420; Dec. 13, 1950, ch. 1136, 64 Stat. 1112.
The words "officer, employee, or agent of the United States or the federally-owned corporation" are substituted for "agent or employee of the United States or of any incorporated or unincorporated agency thereof" for consistency in this chapter and to eliminate unnecessary words.