FEDERAL · 5 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER I—AWARDS FOR SUPERIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awards to former employees
5 U.S.C. § 4505
Title5 — Government Organization and Employees
ChapterSUBCHAPTER I—AWARDS FOR SUPERIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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5 U.S.C. § 4505.
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An agency may pay or grant an award under this subchapter notwithstanding the death or separation from the service of the employee concerned, if the suggestion, invention, superior accomplishment, other personal effort, or special act or service in the public interest for which the award is proposed was made or performed while the employee was in the employ of the Government.
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History
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 443; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVII, §1703(b)(2), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 756.)
Editorial Notes
The words "or grant" are added for clarity.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1981—Pub. L. 97–35 substituted "subchapter" for "chapter".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 1703(c) of Pub. L. 97–35, set as a note under section 4501 of this title.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1981—Pub. L. 97–35 substituted "subchapter" for "chapter".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 1703(c) of Pub. L. 97–35, set as a note under section 4501 of this title.
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