3 U.S.C. 453: Election of proceedingText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§453. Election of proceeding
Not later than 90 days after a covered employee receives notice of the end of the period of mediation, but no sooner than 30 days after receipt of such notification, such covered employee may either—
(1) file a complaint with the appropriate agency, as determined under section 454; or
(2) file a civil action under section 1346(g) of title 28.
(Added Pub. L. 104–331, § 2(a) , Oct. 26, 1996 , 110 Stat. 4067 .)