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5 U.S.C. 105: Executive agencyText 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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§105. Executive agency

For the purpose of this title, “Executive agency” means an Executive department, a Government corporation, and an independent establishment.

( Pub. L. 89–554 , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 379 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

The section is supplied to avoid the necessity for defining “Executive agency” each time it is used in this title.