Private Law 76–626

That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to William H. Radcliffe, Supervising Superintendent of Construction, Veterans’ Administration, the sum of $155.56, in full settlement of his claim against the United States for reimbursement at the authorized rate of 4 cents per mile for official travel performed during the period from July 6, 1936, to August 20, 1936, in an automobile then registered under the laws of the State of California in the name of his wife: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating

Penalty for violation.

the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.