Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

5 U.S.C. § 4505

Awards to former employees

An agency may pay or grant an award under this subchapter notwithstanding the death or separation from the service of the employee concerned, if the suggestion, invention, superior accomplishment, other personal effort, or special act or service in the public interest for which the award is proposed was made or performed while the employee was in the employ of the Government.

Pub. L. 89–55480 Stat. 443Pub. L. 97–35, title XVII, § 1703(b)(2)95 Stat. 756(, , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Derivation

U.S. Code

Revised Statutes and

Statutes at Large

 

5 U.S.C. 2123(c).

Sept. 1, 1954, ch. 1208 § 304(c), 68 Stat. 1113.

The words “or grant” are added for clarity.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 97–351981— substituted “subchapter” for “chapter”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

Pub. L. 97–35section 1703(c) of Pub. L. 97–35section 4501 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set as a note under .