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5 U.S.C. 2906: Oath; custodyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 29-COMMISSIONS, OATHS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
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§2906. Oath; custody

The oath of office taken by an individual under section 3331 of this title shall be delivered by him to, and preserved by, the House of Congress, agency, or court to which the office pertains.

( Pub. L. 89–554 , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 412 .)

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5 U.S.C. 21.

R.S. § 1759.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.