Assignments of claims
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(a) In this section, “assignment” means—
(1)
a transfer or assignment of any part of a claim against the United States Government or of an interest in the claim; or
(2)
the authorization to receive payment for any part of the claim.
(b)
An assignment may be made only after a claim is allowed, the amount of the claim is decided, and a warrant for payment of the claim has been issued. The assignment shall specify the warrant, must be made freely, and must be attested to by 2 witnesses. The person making the assignment shall acknowledge it before an official who may acknowledge a deed, and the official shall certify the assignment. The certificate shall state that the official completely explained the assignment when it was acknowledged. An assignment under this subsection is valid for any purpose.