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38 U.S.C. 8137: State control of operationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 81-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY

§8137. State control of operations

Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as conferring on any Federal officer or employee the right to exercise any supervision or control over the administration, personnel, maintenance, or operation of any State home for which facilities are constructed or acquired with assistance received under this subchapter.

(Added Pub. L. 88–450, § 4(a) , Aug. 19, 1964 , 78 Stat. 503 , § 5037; amended Pub. L. 98–528, title I, § 105(5) , Oct. 19, 1984 , 98 Stat. 2690 ; renumbered § 8137, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1) , May 7, 1991 , 105 Stat. 238 .)

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Amendments

1991⁠—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5037 of this title as this section.

1984⁠—Pub. L. 98–528 inserted “or acquired” after “constructed”.