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5 U.S.C. 103: Government corporationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 1-ORGANIZATION
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§103. Government corporation

For the purpose of this title⁠—

(1)  “Government corporation” means a corporation owned or controlled by the Government of the United States; and

(2)  “Government controlled corporation” does not include a corporation owned by the Government of the United States.

( Pub. L. 89–554 , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 378 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

The section is supplied to avoid the necessity for defining “Government corporation” and “Government controlled corporation” each time it is used in this title.