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51 U.S.C. 30101: Prior authorization of appropriations requiredText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 51-NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMSCHAPTER 301-APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETS, AND ACCOUNTING
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§30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, no appropriation may be made to the Administration unless previously authorized by legislation enacted by Congress.

( Pub. L. 111–314, § 3 , Dec. 18, 2010 , 124 Stat. 3357 .)

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30101

42 U.S.C. 2460.

Pub. L. 86–45, § 4, June 15, 1959, 73 Stat. 75.

The word “hereafter” is omitted as unnecessary.