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31 U.S.C. 779: Use of appropriationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 31-MONEY AND FINANCECHAPTER 7-GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
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§779. Use of appropriations

Annuities and refunds under this subchapter shall be paid by the Comptroller General from appropriations of the Government Accountability Office.

( Pub. L. 97–258 , Sept. 13, 1982 , 96 Stat. 907 ; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b) , July 7, 2004 , 118 Stat. 814 .)

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779

31:43(2d par. 3d sentence).

June 10, 1921, ch. 18, 42 Stat. 20, § 303(2d par. 3d sentence); added July 28, 1953, ch. 256, 67 Stat. 229.

 

31:43b(r).

June 10, 1921, ch. 18, 42 Stat. 20, § 319(r); added July 13, 1959, Pub. L. 86–87, 73 Stat. 200.

The words “of deposits” in 31:43b(r) are omitted as surplus.

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Amendments

2004⁠—Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office”.