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42 U.S.C. 7176: ReorganizationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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§7176. Reorganization

For the purposes of chapter 9 of title 5 the Commission shall be deemed to be an independent regulatory agency.

( Pub. L. 95–91, title IV, § 406 , Aug. 4, 1977 , 91 Stat. 586 .)