Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§1715 Finality of Secretary’s decisions
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 12— - COMPENSATION FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR DETENTION OF EMPLOYEES OF CONTRACTORS WITH UNITED STATES OUTSIDE UNITED STATES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 1715
Summary
The Secretary’s decision to allow or deny payments under subchapter I is final, not reviewable by officials or courts, and the Comptroller General must credit officers’ accounts for payments.
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Title 42, §1715
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The action of the Secretary in allowing or denying any payment under subchapter I shall be final and conclusive on all questions of law and fact and not subject to review by any other official of the United States or by any court by mandamus or otherwise, and the Comptroller General is authorized and directed to allow credit in the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer for payments in accordance with such action.
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42 U.S.C. § 1715
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73