Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 3502 and 8502 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1662(f)(2).

1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–201 inserted “under section 12301(a), 12302, or 12304 of this title” after “called into Federal service”.

Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.