Public Law 74–159

That the Attorney General of the United States may consider, adjust, and determine any claim accruing after January 1, 1934, on account of damages to any person or damages to or loss of privately owned property, caused by the Director, any Assistant Director, inspector, or special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice acting within the scope of his employment, and such amount as may

Certification to Congress.

be found due to any claimant, not exceeding $500 in any one case, shall be certified to Congress as a legal claim for payment out of appropriations that may be made by Congress therefor, together with a brief statement of the character of each claim, the amount claimed,

Provisos.

Government employees on official duty.

and the amount allowed: Provided, That this authorization shall not be construed to apply to cases of persons in the employ or service of the United States while acting within the scope of such employ or

Time limitation.

service: Provided further, That no claim shall be considered under this Act unless presented to the Attorney General within one year from the date of the accrual of said claim; except that any claim accruing between January 1, 1934, and the date of the approval of this Act may be presented within three months after the date of such approval: And provided further, That acceptance by any claimant

Acceptance deemed settlement in full.

of the amount determined to be due him under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be in full and final settlement of such claim against the Government of the United States.