§2677. Compromise

The Attorney General or his designee may arbitrate, compromise, or settle any claim cognizable under section 1346(b) of this title, after the commencement of an action thereon.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 984 ; Pub. L. 89–506, §3, July 18, 1966, 80 Stat. 307 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §934 (Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, §413, 60 Stat. 845 ).

Changes were made in phraseology.

Senate Revision Amendment

This section was renumbered "2676" by Senate amendment. See 80th Congress Senate Report No. 1559.

Amendments

1966-Pub. L. 89–506 struck out provision requiring that approval of court be obtained before Attorney General could arbitrate, compromise, or settle a claim after commencement of an action thereon.

Effective Date of 1966 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 89–506 applicable to claims accruing six months or more after July 18, 1966, see section 10 of Pub. L. 89–506, set out as a note under section 2672 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 2672, 2678 of this title; title 5 section 8477; title 8 section 1357; title 10 sections 1054, 1089; title 22 section 2702; title 31 section 1304; title 38 sections 1151, 7316; title 42 sections 233, 2458a, 5055.