[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 329 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 329
Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to
ascertain and settle claims arising out of the discovery of lethal
ricin powder in the Senate Complex.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 2, 2004
Mr. Lott (for himself and Mr. Dodd) submitted the following resolution;
which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to
ascertain and settle claims arising out of the discovery of lethal
ricin powder in the Senate Complex.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RICIN DISCOVERY.
(a) Settlement and Payment.--The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of
the Senate--
(1) in accordance with such regulations as the Committee on
Rules and Administration may prescribe, consider, and ascertain
any claim incident to service by a Member, officer, or employee
of the Senate for any damage to, or loss of, personal property,
for which the Member, officer, or employee has not been
reimbursed, resulting from the discovery of lethal ricin powder
in the Senate Complex on February 2, 2004, or the related
remediation efforts undertaken as a result of that discovery;
and
(2) may, with the approval of the Committee on Rules and
Administration and in accordance with the provisions of section
3721 of title 31, United States Code, determine, compromise,
adjust, and settle such claim in an amount not exceeding $4,000
per claimant.
(b) Filing of Claims.--Claimants shall file claims pursuant to this
resolution with the Sergeant at Arms not later than July 31, 2004.
(c) Use of Contingent Fund.--Any compromise, adjustment, or
settlement of any such claim pursuant to this resolution shall be paid
from the contingent fund of the Senate on a voucher approved by the
chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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