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42 U.S.C. § 1861

Title 42 Chapter 16 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1861. Establishment; composition

There is established in the executive branch of the Government an independent agency to be known as the National Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”). The Foundation shall consist of a National Science Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) and a Director.

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