section 1346(b) of this titleThe Attorney General or his designee may arbitrate, compromise, or settle any claim cognizable under , after the commencement of an action thereon.
June 25, 1948, ch. 646 62 Stat. 984 Pub. L. 89–506, § 380 Stat. 307 (, ; , , .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, § 413 60 Stat. 845 Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 934 (, ).
Changes were made in phraseology.
Senate Revision Amendment
This section was renumbered “2676” by Senate amendment. See 80th Congress Senate Report No. 1559.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 89–5061966— 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.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1966 Amendment
Pub. L. 89–506section 10 of Pub. L. 89–506section 2672 of this titleAmendment by applicable to claims accruing six months or more after , see , set out as a note under .