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42 U.S.C. § 1861

Title 42Chapter 16Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View 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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