Scope and Contents Public Law ...-357 (H. R. 3191): "To amend the act approved September 7, 1916 (ch. 458, 39 stat. 742, entitled `An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes,' as amended, by extending coverage to civilian officers of the United States and by other making benefits more realistic in terms of present wage rates and for other purposes" (John Lesinski - Michigan).