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50 U.S.C. 455: Authorization of appropriationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 50-WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSECHAPTER 16-DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL RESERVES
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§455. Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as the Congress may from time to time determine to be necessary to enable the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

( July 2, 1948, ch. 811, § 6 , 62 Stat. 1226 ; Pub. L. 93–155, title VIII, § 809 , Nov. 16, 1973 , 87 Stat. 618 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 14 of act July 2, 1948, ch. 811, 62 Stat. 1228 (classified to section 462 of this title) prior to the general amendment of act July 2, 1948, by Pub. L. 93–155.

Amendments

1973⁠—Pub. L. 93–155 substituted provisions respecting authorization of appropriations, for prior provisions respecting acceptance of plants by Administrator of General Services, disposition of plants, and conditions of lease, now covered in section 453 of this title.