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37 U.S.C. 604: Determination of Secretary finalText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§604. Determination of Secretary final

The determination as to the person authorized to receive a payment under section 602 of this title is final and is not subject to review by an official of the United States or a court.

( Pub. L. 87–649 , Sept. 7, 1962 , 76 Stat. 484 ; Pub. L. 89–718, § 66 , Nov. 2, 1966 , 80 Stat. 1123 .)

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604

37:354.

June 21, 1950, ch. 342, § 4, 64 Stat. 250.

The words “or persons” are omitted for the reasons stated in the revision note for section 602(a) of this revised title. The words “made by the respective secretaries, or by their duly designated subordinates” and the words “and conclusive” are omitted as surplusage.

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Amendments

1966⁠—Pub. L. 89–718 struck out “the” before “Secretary” in section catchline.