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12 U.S.C. 1438a: Nonadministrative expenses; expenses of studies and investigationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§1438a. Nonadministrative expenses; expenses of studies and investigations

On and after July 12, 1960, expenses of the Board in making studies or investigations specifically directed by law, or requested by the Congress or either House thereof or by a committee of either House, including services authorized by section 3109 of title 5, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses.

( Pub. L. 86–626, title II, § 201 , July 12, 1960 , 74 Stat. 441 .)

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“Section 3109 of title 5” substituted in text for “section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a)” on authority of section 7(b) of Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, section 1 of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.