H.R. 2249 would amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent administrative action with respect to, and the filing of, certain tort claims against the United States.
Detailed Summary
Federal Tort Claim Reform Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to exempt from coverage by the Federal Tort Claims Act any claim, based on an act or omission by a federal government employee relating to criminal conduct, that is made by a person who engaged in that conduct, except to the extent: (1) the act or omission consists of the purposeful infliction of serious bodily injury; and (2) the damages sought are actual losses (up to $250,000 in medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and other tangible losses).
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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