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42 U.S.C. 19136: Rule of constructionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 163-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION
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§19136. Rule of construction

Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to require public disclosure of information that is exempt from mandatory disclosure under section 552 of title 5.

( Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title IV, § 10407 , Aug. 9, 2022 , 136 Stat. 1609 .)