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42 U.S.C. 2992a–1: StaffText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
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§2992a–1. Staff

In all personnel actions of the Administration, preference shall be given to individuals who are eligible for assistance under this subchapter. Such preference shall be implemented in the same fashion as the preference given to veterans referred to in section 2108(3)(C) of title 5. The Commissioner shall take such additional actions as may be necessary to promote recruitment of such individuals for employment in the Administration.

( Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812A , as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(13) , Sept. 30, 1992 , 106 Stat. 1299 .)