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33 U.S.C. 1967: United States release from liabilityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 33A-MARINE DEBRIS RESEARCH, PREVENTION, AND REDUCTION
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§1967. United States release from liability

The United States shall not be liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation nor shall the full faith and credit of the United States extend to any obligation of the Foundation.

( Pub. L. 109–449, § 117 , formerly Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 117 , Dec. 18, 2020 , 134 Stat. 1080 ; renumbered Pub. L. 109–449, § 117 , by Pub. L. 119–65, § 3(a) , Dec. 26, 2025 , 139 Stat. 1987 .)

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Section was formerly classified to section 4217 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 119–65.