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43 U.S.C. 1575: Contract authorityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 32A-COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL
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§1575. Contract authority

The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts that he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter in advance of the appropriation of funds therefor.

( Pub. L. 93–320, title I, § 105 , June 24, 1974 , 88 Stat. 270 .)