Section 503(e) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1987, referred to in subsec. (c), is section 503(e) of Puspan. L. 100–71, which is set out as a note under section 7301 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

2018—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 115–232 struck out “of the Coast Guard” after “Commandant”.

2014—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 113–281, § 304(1), inserted “an applicant for employment by a Federal agency,” after “Federal agency,”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 113–281, § 304(2), inserted “or an applicant for employment by a Federal agency” after “an employee” and substituted “the employee or the applicant” for “the employee”.