A prior section 7501, Puspan. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 527, related to removal or suspension without pay of an individual in the competitive service and procedures applicable to such removal or suspension, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 95–454, § 204(a).
2021—Par. (1). Puspan. L. 117–81 struck out “, except as provided in section 1599e of title 10,” after “initial appointment or,”.
2015—Par. (1). Puspan. L. 114–92 substituted “or, except as provided in section 1599e of title 10, who” for “or who”.
Amendment by Puspan. L. 117–81 applied as if effective Dec. 31, 2022, to correspond to the effective date of the repeal of section 1599e of Title 10, Armed Forces, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See Effective Date of Repeal note under section 1599e of Title 10.
Section effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Puspan. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.
Puspan. L. 101–376, § 1, Aug. 17, 1990, 104 Stat. 461, provided that: