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4 U.S.C. 73: Same; removal from seat of GovernmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 4-FLAG AND SEAL, SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, AND THE STATESCHAPTER 3-SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT
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§73. Same; removal from seat of Government

In case of the prevalence of a contagious or epidemic disease at the seat of government, the President may permit and direct the removal of any or all the public offices to such other place or places as he shall deem most safe and convenient for conducting the public business.

( July 30, 1947, ch. 389 , 61 Stat. 643 .)