Reading Room Document

Effective Date of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978

This document is a memorandum opinion regarding the effective date of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978. The conclusion reached in the document is that the effective date of the Act is March 1, 1979, based on the language, structure, and legislative history of the Act. The document also presents specific questions for review, including the appointment of members of agency boards, use of subpoena power, and the applicability of the Act to cases filed before and after March 1, 1979. The questions are answered with detailed explanations and scenarios, outlining the specific circumstances under which the Act would apply or not apply.

May 21, 1979