Historical and Revision Notes

Derivation

U.S. Code

Revised Statutes and

Statutes at Large

 

5 U.S.C. 118k(b) (less 1st 4 sentences).

July 19, 1940, ch. 640, § 4 “Sec. 12(b) (less 1st 4 sentences)”, 54 Stat. 768.

June 11, 1960, Pub. L. 86–507, § 1(1), 74 Stat. 200.

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

2012—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 112–230 inserted “(or in the case of the District of Columbia, in the District of Columbia)” after “the same State”.

1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “Merit Systems Protection Board” for “Civil Service Commission” and “Board” for “Commission”, respectively, wherever appearing.

Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “Board” for “Commission”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2012 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–230 effective 30 days after Dec. 28, 2012, see section 5(a) of Pub. L. 112–230, set out as a note under section 1501 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.