[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 329 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 329

   Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to 
  ascertain and settle claims arising out of the discovery of lethal 
                  ricin powder in the Senate Complex.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 2, 2004

Mr. Lott (for himself and Mr. Dodd) submitted the following resolution; 
                   which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to 
  ascertain and settle claims arising out of the discovery of lethal 
                  ricin powder in the Senate Complex.

    Resolved,

SECTION 1. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RICIN DISCOVERY.

    (a) Settlement and Payment.--The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of 
the Senate--
            (1) in accordance with such regulations as the Committee on 
        Rules and Administration may prescribe, consider, and ascertain 
        any claim incident to service by a Member, officer, or employee 
        of the Senate for any damage to, or loss of, personal property, 
        for which the Member, officer, or employee has not been 
        reimbursed, resulting from the discovery of lethal ricin powder 
        in the Senate Complex on February 2, 2004, or the related 
        remediation efforts undertaken as a result of that discovery; 
        and
            (2) may, with the approval of the Committee on Rules and 
        Administration and in accordance with the provisions of section 
        3721 of title 31, United States Code, determine, compromise, 
        adjust, and settle such claim in an amount not exceeding $4,000 
        per claimant.
    (b) Filing of Claims.--Claimants shall file claims pursuant to this 
resolution with the Sergeant at Arms not later than July 31, 2004.
    (c) Use of Contingent Fund.--Any compromise, adjustment, or 
settlement of any such claim pursuant to this resolution shall be paid 
from the contingent fund of the Senate on a voucher approved by the 
chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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