2021 US Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part III - Employees
Subpart C - Employee Performance
Chapter 45 - Incentive Awards
Subchapter II - Awards for Cost Savings Disclosures
Sec. 4511 - Definition and general provisions
5 U.S.C. § 4511 (2021) |
§4511. Definition and general provisions |
(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the term "agency" means any Executive agency. (b) A cash award under this subchapter is in addition to the regular pay of the recipient. Acceptance of a cash award under this subchapter constitutes an agreement that the use by the Government of an idea, method, or device for which the award is made does not form the basis of a further claim of any nature against the Government by the employee, his heirs, or assigns. |
(Added Pub. L. 97–35, title XVII, §1703(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 755.) |
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 1703(c) of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment note under section 4501 of this title. AUTHORITY TO MAKE AWARDSPub. L. 102–487, §1(c), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3134, provided that: "Awards may be made under subchapter II of chapter 45 of title 5, United States Code, on and after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 24, 1992]." |
United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES |
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Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES PART III - EMPLOYEES Subpart C - Employee Performance CHAPTER 45 - INCENTIVE AWARDS SUBCHAPTER II - AWARDS FOR COST SAVINGS DISCLOSURES Sec. 4511 - Definition and general provisions |
section 4511 |
2021 |
January 3, 2022 |
Yes |
standard |
95 Stat. 755 106 Stat. 3134 |
Public Law 97-35, Public Law 102-487 |