1984—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 98–615 inserted reference to failure to accept a directed reassignment or to accompany a position in a transfer of function.
1981—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 97–35 substituted “misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance” for “such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service”.
Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–615 effective Nov. 8, 1984, see section 307 of Puspan. L. 98–615, set out as a note under section 3393 of this title.
Amendment by Puspan. L. 97–35 effective June 1, 1981, with certain exceptions and conditions, see section 1704(e) of Puspan. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3595 of this title.
Section effective 9 months after Oct. 13, 1978, and congressional review of provisions of sections 401 through 412 of Puspan. L. 95–454, see section 415 of Puspan. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 3131 of this title.