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Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

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Chapter 1MONOPOLIES AND COMBINATIONS IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE
§ 1Trusts, etc., in restraint of trade illegal; penalty
§ 2Monopolizing trade a felony; penalty
§ 3Trusts in Territories or District of Columbia illegal; combination a felony
§ 4Jurisdiction of courts; duty of United States attorneys; procedure
§ 5Bringing in additional parties
§ 6Forfeiture of property in transit
§ 6aConduct involving trade or commerce with foreign nations
§ 7"Person" or "persons" defined
§ 7aDefinitions
§ 8Trusts in restraint of import trade illegal; penalty
§ 9Jurisdiction of courts; duty of United States attorneys; procedure
§ 10Bringing in additional parties
§ 11Forfeiture of property in transit
§ 12Definitions; short title
§ 13Discrimination in price, services, or facilities
§ 13aDiscrimination in rebates, discounts, or advertising service charges; underselling in particular localities; penalties
§ 13bCooperative association; return of net earnings or surplus
§ 13cExemption of non-profit institutions from price discrimination provisions
§ 14Sale, etc., on agreement not to use goods of competitor
§ 15Suits by persons injured
§ 15aSuits by United States; amount of recovery; prejudgment interest
§ 15bLimitation of actions
§ 15cActions by State attorneys general
§ 15dMeasurement of damages
§ 15eDistribution of damages
§ 15fActions by Attorney General
§ 15gDefinitions
§ 15hApplicability of parens patriae actions
§ 16Judgments
§ 17Antitrust laws not applicable to labor organizations
§ 18Acquisition by one corporation of stock of another
§ 18aPremerger notification and waiting period
§ 18bMergers involving foreign government subsidies
§ 19Interlocking directorates and officers
§ 19aRepealed. Aug. 23, 1935, ch. 614, §329, 49 Stat. 717
§ 20Repealed. Pub. L. 101–588, §3, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2880
§ 21Enforcement provisions
§ 21aActions and proceedings pending prior to June 19, 1936; additional and continuing violations
§ 22District in which to sue corporation
§ 23Suits by United States; subpoenas for witnesses
§ 24Liability of directors and agents of corporation
§ 25Restraining violations; procedure
§ 26Injunctive relief for private parties; exception; costs
§ 26aRestrictions on the purchase of gasohol and synthetic motor fuel
§ 26bApplication of antitrust laws to professional major league baseball
§ 27Effect of partial invalidity
§ 27aTransferred
§ 28Repealed. Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, §402(11), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3358
§ 29Appeals
§ 30Repealed. Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title IV, §14102(f), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1922
§ 31Repealed. Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title IV, §14102(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1921
§ 34Definitions applicable to sections 34 to 36
§ 35Recovery of damages, etc., for antitrust violations from any local government, or official or employee thereof acting in an official capacity
§ 36Recovery of damages, etc., for antitrust violations on claim against person based on official action directed by local government, or official or employee thereof acting in an official capacity
§ 37Immunity from antitrust laws
§ 37aDefinitions
§ 37bConfirmation of antitrust status of graduate medical resident matching programs
§ 38Association of marine insurance companies; application of antitrust laws
§ 7a–1Limitation on recovery
§ 7a–2Rights, authorities, and liabilities not affected
§ 7a–3Anti-retaliation protection for whistleblowers
Chapter 2FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION
§ 41Federal Trade Commission established; membership; vacancies; seal
§ 42Employees; expenses
§ 43Office and place of meeting
§ 44Definitions
§ 45Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by Commission
§ 45aLabels on products
§ 45bConsumer review protection
§ 45cUnfair and deceptive acts and practices relating to circumvention of ticket access control measures
§ 45dUnfair or deceptive acts or practices with respect to substance use disorder treatment service and products
§ 45eOffice for the prevention of fraud targeting seniors
§ 45fCollection, verification, and disclosure of information by online marketplaces to inform consumers
§ 46Additional powers of Commission
§ 46aConcurrent resolution essential to authorize investigations
§ 47Reference of suits under antitrust statutes to Commission
§ 48Information and assistance from departments
§ 49Documentary evidence; depositions; witnesses
§ 50Offenses and penalties
§ 51Effect on other statutory provisions
§ 52Dissemination of false advertisements
§ 53False advertisements; injunctions and restraining orders
§ 54False advertisements; penalties
§ 55Additional definitions
§ 56Commencement, defense, intervention and supervision of litigation and appeal by Commission or Attorney General
§ 57Separability clause
§ 57aUnfair or deceptive acts or practices rulemaking proceedings
§ 57bCivil actions for violations of rules and cease and desist orders respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices
§ 57cAuthorization of appropriations
§ 58Short title
§ 61Export trade; definitions
§ 62Export trade and antitrust legislation
§ 63Acquisition of stock of export trade corporation
§ 64Unfair methods of competition in export trade
§ 65Information required from export trade corporation; powers of Federal Trade Commission
§ 66Short title
§ 68Definitions
§ 68aMisbranding declared unlawful
§ 68bMisbranded wool products
§ 68cStamp, tag, label, or other identification
§ 68dEnforcement of subchapter
§ 68eCondemnation and injunction proceedings
§ 68fExclusion of misbranded wool products
§ 68gGuaranty
§ 68hCriminal penalty
§ 68iApplication of other laws
§ 68jExceptions from subchapter
§ 69Definitions
§ 69aViolations of Federal Trade Commission Act
§ 69bMisbranded fur products
§ 69cFalse advertising and invoicing
§ 69dFur products imported into United States
§ 69eName guide for fur products
§ 69fEnforcement of subchapter
§ 69gCondemnation and injunction proceedings
§ 69hGuaranty
§ 69iCriminal penalty
§ 69jApplication of other laws
§ 70Definitions
§ 70aViolations of Federal Trade Commission Act
§ 70bMisbranded and falsely advertised textile fiber products
§ 70cRemoval of stamp, tag, label, or other identification
§ 70dRecords
§ 70eEnforcement
§ 70fInjunction proceedings
§ 70gExclusion of misbranded textile fiber products
§ 70hGuaranty
§ 70iCriminal penalty
§ 70jExemptions
§ 70kApplication of other laws
§ 71"Person" defined
§ 72Repealed. Pub. L. 108–429, title II, §2006(a), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2597
§ 73Agreements involving restrictions in favor of imported goods
§ 74Rules and regulations
§ 75Retaliation against country prohibiting importations
§ 76Retaliation against restriction of importations in time of war
§ 77Discrimination against neutral Americans in time of war
§ 57a–1Omitted
§ 57b–1Civil investigative demands
§ 57c–1Staff exchanges
§ 57b–2Confidentiality
§ 57b–2aConfidentiality and delayed notice of compulsory process for certain third parties
§ 57b–2bProtection for voluntary provision of information
§ 57c–2Reimbursement of expenses
§ 57b–3Rulemaking process
§ 57b–4Good faith reliance on actions of Board of Governors
§ 57b–5Agricultural cooperatives
Chapter 2ASECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES
§ 77aShort title
§ 77aaSchedule of information required in registration statement
§ 77aaaShort title
§ 77aaaaContrary stipulations void
§ 77bDefinitions; promotion of efficiency, competition, and capital formation
§ 77bb"Corporation of Foreign Security Holders"; creation; principal office; branch offices
§ 77bbbNecessity for regulation
§ 77bbbbSeparability
§ 77cClasses of securities under this subchapter
§ 77ccDirectors of Corporation; appointment, term of office, and removal
§ 77cccDefinitions
§ 77dExempted transactions
§ 77ddPowers and duties of Corporation, generally
§ 77dddExempted securities and transactions
§ 77eProhibitions relating to interstate commerce and the mails
§ 77eeDirectors of Corporation, powers and duties generally
§ 77eeeSecurities required to be registered under Securities Act
§ 77fRegistration of securities
§ 77ffAccounts and annual balance sheet of Corporation; audits
§ 77fffSecurities not registered under Securities Act
§ 77gInformation required in registration statement
§ 77ggAnnual report by Corporation; printing and distribution
§ 77gggQualification of indentures covering securities not required to be registered
§ 77hTaking effect of registration statements and amendments thereto
§ 77hhAssessments by Corporation on holders of foreign securities
§ 77hhhIntegration of procedure with Securities Act and other Acts
§ 77iCourt review of orders
§ 77iiSubscriptions accepted by Corporation as loans; repayment
§ 77iiiEffective time of qualification
§ 77jInformation required in prospectus
§ 77jjLoans to Corporation from Reconstruction Finance Corporation authorized
§ 77jjjEligibility and disqualification of trustee
§ 77kCivil liabilities on account of false registration statement
§ 77kkRepresentations by Corporation as acting for Department of State or United States forbidden; interference with foreign negotiations forbidden
§ 77kkkPreferential collection of claims against obligor
§ 77lCivil liabilities arising in connection with prospectuses and communications
§ 77llEffective date of subchapter
§ 77lllBondholders' lists
§ 77mLimitation of actions
§ 77mmShort title
§ 77mmmReports by indenture trustee
§ 77nContrary stipulations void
§ 77nnnReports by obligor; evidence of compliance with indenture provisions
§ 77oLiability of controlling persons
§ 77oooDuties and responsibility of the trustee
§ 77pAdditional remedies; limitation on remedies
§ 77pppDirections and waivers by bondholders; prohibition of impairment of holder's right to payment; record date
§ 77qFraudulent interstate transactions
§ 77qqqSpecial powers of trustee; duties of paying agents
§ 77rExemption from State regulation of securities offerings
§ 77rrrEffect of prescribed indenture provisions
§ 77sSpecial powers of Commission
§ 77sssRules, regulations, and orders
§ 77tInjunctions and prosecution of offenses
§ 77tttHearings by Commission
§ 77uHearings by Commission
§ 77uuuSpecial powers of the Commission
§ 77vJurisdiction of offenses and suits
§ 77vvvJudicial review
§ 77wUnlawful representations
§ 77wwwLiability for misleading statements
§ 77xPenalties
§ 77xxxUnlawful representations
§ 77yJurisdiction of other Government agencies over securities
§ 77yyyPenalties
§ 77zSeparability
§ 77zzzEffect on existing law
§ 77b–1Swap agreements
§ 77d–1Requirements with respect to certain small transactions
§ 77h–1Cease-and-desist proceedings
§ 77r–1Preemption of State law
§ 77z–1Private securities litigation
§ 77z–2Application of safe harbor for forward-looking statements
§ 77z–2aConflicts of interest relating to certain securitizations
§ 77z–3General exemptive authority
§ 77z–4Data standards
Chapter 2BSECURITIES EXCHANGES
§ 78aShort title
§ 78aaJurisdiction of offenses and suits
§ 78aaaShort title
§ 78bNecessity for regulation
§ 78bbEffect on existing law
§ 78bbbApplication of Securities Exchange Act of 1934
§ 78cDefinitions and application
§ 78ccValidity of contracts
§ 78cccSecurities Investor Protection Corporation
§ 78dSecurities and Exchange Commission
§ 78ddForeign securities exchanges
§ 78dddSIPC Fund
§ 78eTransactions on unregistered exchanges
§ 78eeTransaction fees
§ 78eeeProtection of customers
§ 78fNational securities exchanges
§ 78ffPenalties
§ 78fffGeneral provisions of a liquidation proceeding
§ 78gMargin requirements
§ 78ggSeparability
§ 78gggSEC functions
§ 78hRestrictions on borrowing and lending by members, brokers, and dealers
§ 78hhEffective date
§ 78hhhExamining authority functions
§ 78iManipulation of security prices
§ 78iiOmitted
§ 78iiiFunctions of self-regulatory organizations
§ 78jManipulative and deceptive devices
§ 78jjRepealed. Pub. L. 100–181, title III, §330, Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1259
§ 78jjjProhibited acts
§ 78kTrading by members of exchanges, brokers, and dealers
§ 78kkAuthorization of appropriations
§ 78kkkMiscellaneous provisions
§ 78lRegistration requirements for securities
§ 78llRequirements for the EDGAR system
§ 78lllDefinitions
§ 78mPeriodical and other reports
§ 78mmGeneral exemptive authority
§ 78nProxies
§ 78nnTennessee Valley Authority
§ 78oRegistration and regulation of brokers and dealers
§ 78ooFederal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Home Loan Banks
§ 78pDirectors, officers, and principal stockholders
§ 78ppInvestor Advisory Committee
§ 78qRecords and reports
§ 78qqSmall Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
§ 78rLiability for misleading statements
§ 78rrData standards for security-based swap reporting
§ 78sRegistration, responsibilities, and oversight of self-regulatory organizations
§ 78tLiability of controlling persons and persons who aid and abet violations
§ 78uInvestigations and actions
§ 78vHearings by Commission
§ 78wRules, regulations, and orders; annual reports
§ 78xPublic availability of information
§ 78yCourt review of orders and rules
§ 78zUnlawful representations
§ 78aa–1Special provision relating to statute of limitations on private causes of action
§ 78c–1Swap agreements
§ 78dd–1Prohibited foreign trade practices by issuers
§ 78d–1Delegation of functions by Commission
§ 78fff–1Powers and duties of a trustee
§ 78hh–1Effective date of certain sections
§ 78j–1Audit requirements
§ 78k–1National market system for securities; securities information processors
§ 78l–1Applications for unlisted trading privileges deemed filed under section 78l of this title
§ 78m–1Reporting and recordkeeping for certain security-based swaps
§ 78n–1Shareholder approval of executive compensation
§ 78o–1Brokers deemed to be registered
§ 78q–1National system for clearance and settlement of securities transactions
§ 78t–1Liability to contemporaneous traders for insider trading
§ 78u–1Civil penalties for insider trading
§ 78c–2Securities-related derivatives
§ 78dd–2Prohibited foreign trade practices by domestic concerns
§ 78d–2Transfer of functions with respect to assignment of personnel to chairman
§ 78fff–2Special provisions of a liquidation proceeding
§ 78j–2Position limits and position accountability for security-based swaps and large trader reporting
§ 78m–2Reporting requirements regarding coal or other mine safety
§ 78n–2Corporate governance
§ 78o–2Liabilities arising prior to amendment unaffected
§ 78q–2Automated quotation systems for penny stocks
§ 78u–2Civil remedies in administrative proceedings
§ 78c–3Clearing for security-based swaps
§ 78dd–3Prohibited foreign trade practices by persons other than issuers or domestic concerns
§ 78d–3Appearance and practice before the Commission
§ 78fff–3SIPC advances
§ 78j–3Compensation committees
§ 78o–3Registered securities associations
§ 78u–3Cease-and-desist proceedings
§ 78c–4Security-based swap execution facilities
§ 78d–4Additional duties of Inspector General
§ 78fff–4Direct payment procedure
§ 78j–4Recovery of erroneously awarded compensation policy
§ 78o–4Municipal securities
§ 78o–4aCommission Office of Municipal Securities
§ 78u–4Private securities litigation
§ 78c–5Segregation of assets held as collateral in security-based swap transactions
§ 78d–5Deadline for completing enforcement investigations and compliance examinations and inspections
§ 78o–5Government securities brokers and dealers
§ 78u–5Application of safe harbor for forward-looking statements
§ 78d–6Report and certification of internal supervisory controls
§ 78o–6Securities analysts and research reports
§ 78u–6Securities whistleblower incentives and protection
§ 78d–7Triennial report on personnel management
§ 78o–7Registration of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations
§ 78u–7Implementation and transition provisions for whistleblower protection
§ 78d–8Annual financial controls audit
§ 78o–8Universal ratings symbols
§ 78d–9Report on oversight of national securities associations
§ 78o–9Study and rulemaking on assigned credit ratings
§ 78o–10Registration and regulation of security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants
§ 78o–11Credit risk retention
Chapter 2EOMNIBUS SMALL BUSINESS CAPITAL FORMATION
§ 80cLiaison between Securities and Exchange Commission and Small Business Administration
§ 80c–1Annual government-business forum on capital formation
§ 80c–2Authorization of appropriations
§ 80c–3Reduction of costs of small securities issues
Chapter 4CHINA TRADE
§ 141Short title
§ 142Definitions
§ 143Registrar; designation; station; supervision by Secretary of Commerce
§ 144China trade corporations
§ 144aIncorporation fee for perpetual existence
§ 145Certificate of incorporation
§ 146General powers of corporation
§ 146aJurisdiction of suits by or against China Trade Act corporation
§ 147Stock; issuance at par value
§ 148Payment of stock in real or personal property
§ 149Bylaws
§ 150Stockholders' meetings
§ 151Directors
§ 152Reports; records for public inspection
§ 153Dividends
§ 154Investigations by registrar; revocation of certificate of incorporation
§ 155Authority of registrar in obtaining evidence
§ 156Dissolution of corporation; trustees
§ 157Regulations and fees; disposition of fees and penalties
§ 158False or fraudulent statements prohibited; penalties
§ 159Unauthorized use of legend; penalty
§ 160Maintenance of agent for service
§ 161Alteration, amendment, or repeal
§ 162Creation of China corporations restricted
Chapter 5STATISTICAL AND COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
§ 171Repealed. Pub. L. 90–620, §3, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1308
§ 172Transfer of duties of Department of Labor; special investigations
§ 175Additional duties of Bureau
§ 176Collection of commercial statistics
§ 176aConfidential nature of information furnished Bureau
§ 176bRepealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 645, §21, 62 Stat. 862
§ 177Repealed. Pub. L. 87–826, §3, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 953
§ 178Collection of statistics of foreign and interstate commerce and transportation
§ 179Repealed. Pub. L. 87–826, §3, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 953
§ 180Repealed. Feb. 28, 1933, ch. 131, §1, 47 Stat. 1349
§ 181Repealed. Pub. L. 87–826, §3, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 953
§ 182Statistics of manufactures
§ 183Report of statistics
§ 188Publication of commercial information
§ 190Discussions in commercial reports of partisan questions
§ 191Terms of measure, weight, and money in commercial reports
§ 193Repealed. Pub. L. 87–826, §3, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 953
§ 196Payments for rent of offices in foreign countries
§ 197eRepealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 647
§ 197fRepealed. Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 957, title XI, §1131(54), 60 Stat. 1039
§ 198Repealed. Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 851, §4, 54 Stat. 1111
Chapter 6WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND STANDARD TIME
§ 201Sets of standard weights and measures for agricultural colleges
§ 202Repairs to standards
§ 203Replacing lost standard weights and measures; cost
§ 204Metric system authorized
§ 205Metric system defined
§ 205aCongressional statement of findings
§ 205bDeclaration of policy
§ 205cDefinitions
§ 205dUnited States Metric Board
§ 205eFunctions and powers of Board
§ 205fDuties of Board
§ 205gGifts, donations and bequests to Board
§ 205hCompensation of Board members; travel expenses
§ 205iPersonnel
§ 205jFinancial and administrative services; source and reimbursement
§ 205kAuthorization of appropriations; availability
§ 205lImplementation in acquisition of construction services and materials for Federal facilities
§ 206Standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel
§ 207Preparation of standards by Secretary of Commerce
§ 208Variations
§ 231Standard barrel for apples; steel barrels
§ 232Barrels below standard; marking
§ 233Penalty for violations
§ 234Standard barrel for fruits or other dry commodity
§ 235Sale or shipment of barrel of less capacity than standard; punishment
§ 236Variations from standard permitted; prosecutions; law not applicable to certain barrels
§ 237Standard barrels for lime
§ 238Penalty for selling in barrels not marked
§ 239Sale in containers of less capacity than barrel
§ 240Rules and regulations
§ 241Penalty for selling lime in unmarked barrels and containers
§ 242Duty of United States attorney to enforce law
§ 260Congressional declaration of policy; adoption and observance of uniform standard of time; authority of Secretary of Transportation
§ 260aAdvancement of time or changeover dates
§ 261Zones for standard time; interstate or foreign commerce
§ 262Duty to observe standard time of zones
§ 263Designation of zone standard times
§ 264Part of Idaho in fourth zone
§ 265Transfer of certain territory to standard central-time zone
§ 266Applicability of administrative procedure provisions
§ 267"State" defined
§ 205j–1Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title III, §3001(e), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 734
Chapter 7NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
§ 271Findings and purposes
§ 272Establishment, functions, and activities
§ 272aTechnology services
§ 272bAnnual budget submission
§ 273Functions; for whom exercised
§ 273aUnder Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology
§ 274Director; powers and duties; report; compensation
§ 275Hiring critical technical experts
§ 275aService charges
§ 275bCharges for activities performed for other agencies
§ 275cCost recovery authority
§ 276Ownership of facilities
§ 277Regulations
§ 278Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
§ 278aRepealed. Pub. L. 88–611, §4(a)(1), Oct. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 991
§ 278bWorking Capital Fund
§ 278cAcquisition of land for field sites
§ 278dConstruction and improvement of buildings and facilities
§ 278eFunctions and activities
§ 278fFire Research Center
§ 278gInternational activities
§ 278hResearch program on security of computer systems
§ 278iReports to Congress
§ 278jStudies by National Research Council
§ 278kHollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
§ 278lAssistance to State technology programs
§ 278mRepealed. Pub. L. 110–69, title III, §3013(d), Aug. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 599
§ 278nRepealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title II, §205(a)(1), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3000
§ 278oUser fees
§ 278pNotice to Congress
§ 278qAppropriations; availability
§ 278rCollaborative manufacturing research pilot grants
§ 278sManufacturing USA
§ 278tAdvanced communications research activities
§ 278uXylazine detection and analysis
§ 279Absence of Director
§ 281aStructural failures
§ 282Repealed. Pub. L. 100–418, title V, §5113, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1432
§ 282aAssessment of emerging technologies requiring research in metrology
§ 283Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 655, 656
§ 284Omitted
§ 278g–1Education and outreach
§ 278h–1Standards for artificial intelligence
§ 278k–1Competitive awards program
§ 278n–1Emergency communication and tracking technologies research initiative
§ 278g–2Post-doctoral fellowship program
§ 278g–2aTeacher science and technology enhancement Institute program
§ 278k–2Expansion awards pilot program
§ 278n–2Green manufacturing and construction
§ 278g–3Computer standards program
§ 278g–3aDefinitions
§ 278g–3bSecurity standards and guidelines for agencies on use and management of Internet of Things devices
§ 278g–3cGuidelines on the disclosure process for security vulnerabilities relating to information systems, including Internet of Things devices
§ 278g–3dImplementation of coordinated disclosure of security vulnerabilities relating to agency information systems, including Internet of Things devices
§ 278g–3eContractor compliance with coordinated disclosure of security vulnerabilities relating to agency Internet of Things devices
§ 278g–4Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board
§ 278g–5Enterprise integration initiative
Chapter 7ASTANDARD REFERENCE DATA PROGRAM
§ 290Congressional declaration of policy
§ 290aDefinitions
§ 290bCollection, compilation, critical evaluation, publication and dissemination of standard reference data
§ 290cStandards, criteria, and procedures for preparation and publication of standard reference data; publication in Federal Register
§ 290dSale of standard reference data; cost recovery; proceeds subject to National Institute of Standards and Technology
§ 290eUnited States copyright and renewal rights
§ 290fAuthorization of appropriations
Chapter 8FALSELY STAMPED GOLD OR SILVER OR GOODS MANUFACTURED THEREFROM
§ 291Stamping with words "United States assay", etc., unlawful
§ 292Forfeiture
§ 293Penalty for infraction
§ 294Importation or transportation of falsely marked gold or silver ware prohibited
§ 295Standard of fineness of gold articles; deviation
§ 296Standard of fineness of silver articles; deviation
§ 297Stamping plated articles
§ 298Violations of law
§ 299Definitions
§ 300Application of State laws
Chapter 9NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
§ 311Omitted
§ 312Employees
§ 313Duties of Secretary of Commerce
§ 313aEstablishment of meteorological observation stations in the Arctic region
§ 313bInstitute for Aviation Weather Prediction
§ 313cAuthorized activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
§ 313dNIDIS program
§ 314Omitted
§ 315Changes or assignment to duty
§ 316Omitted
§ 317Appropriations and estimates
§ 318Weather signals on mail cars
§ 319Omitted
§ 320Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §1(34), 65 Stat. 702
§ 321Repealed. Oct. 25, 1951, ch. 562, §1(15), 65 Stat. 638
§ 322Odd jobs for part-time employees
§ 323Repealed. July 25, 1947, ch. 327, §1, 61 Stat. 449
§ 324Omitted
§ 325Authority for certain functions and activities
§ 326Maintenance of printing office in Washington, D.C
§ 327Employees for conduct of meteorological investigations in Arctic region; appointment and compensation; extra compensation to other Government employees for taking observations
§ 328Transfer from other Government Departments of surplus equipment and supplies for Arctic stations
§ 329Omitted
Chapter 9AWEATHER MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES OR ATTEMPTS; REPORTING REQUIREMENT
§ 330Definitions
§ 330aReport requirement; form; information; time of submission
§ 330bDuties of Secretary
§ 330cAuthority of Secretary
§ 330dViolation; penalty
§ 330eAuthorization of appropriations
Chapter 10ACOLLECTION OF STATE CIGARETTE TAXES
§ 375Definitions
§ 376Reports to State tobacco tax administrator
§ 376aDelivery sales
§ 377Penalties
§ 378Enforcement
Chapter 10BSTATE TAXATION OF INCOME FROM INTERSTATE COMMERCE
§ 381Imposition of net income tax
§ 382Assessment of net income taxes
§ 383"Net income tax" defined
§ 384Separability
§ 391Tax on or with respect to generation or transmission of electricity
Chapter 12DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS BY BOARDS OF TRADE
§ 431Definitions
§ 432Boards of trade dealing in agricultural products; exclusion of representatives of cooperative associations prohibited
§ 433Remedies of cooperative association excluded from representation
Chapter 13TEXTILE FOUNDATION
§ 501Creation of body corporate; directors; principal office; agencies
§ 502Board of directors of Textile Foundation
§ 503Purpose of Foundation
§ 504Powers of Foundation
§ 505Report to Congress
§ 506Amendment and repeal of chapter
Chapter 13AFISHING INDUSTRY
§ 521Fishing industry; associations authorized; "aquatic products" defined; marketing agencies; requirements
§ 522Monopolies or restraints of trade; service of complaint by Secretary of Commerce; hearing; order to cease and desist; jurisdiction of district court
Chapter 14RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION
§ 616aTransferred
Chapter 14AAID TO SMALL BUSINESS
§ 631Declaration of policy
§ 631aCongressional declaration of small business economic policy
§ 631bReports to Congress; state of small business
§ 631cSmall Business Manufacturing Task Force
§ 632Definitions
§ 633Small Business Administration
§ 633aDetailed justification for proposed changes in budget requests
§ 634General powers
§ 634aOffice of Advocacy within Small Business Administration; Chief Counsel for Advocacy
§ 634bPrimary functions of Office of Advocacy
§ 634cAdditional duties of Office of Advocacy
§ 634dStaff and powers of Office of Advocacy
§ 634eAssistance of Government agencies
§ 634fReports
§ 634gBudgetary line item and authorization of appropriations
§ 635Deposit of moneys; depositaries, custodians, and fiscal agents; contributions to employees' compensation funds
§ 636Additional powers
§ 636aRepealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XIX, §1917, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 781
§ 636bDisaster loan interest rates
§ 636cAge of applicant for disaster loans
§ 636dDisaster aid to major sources of employment
§ 636eDefinitions
§ 636fCoordination of efforts between the Administrator and the Internal Revenue Service to expedite loan processing
§ 636gDevelopment and implementation of major disaster response plan
§ 636hDisaster planning responsibilities
§ 636iSmall business bonding threshold
§ 636jRepealed. Pub. L. 116–6, div. D, title V, §532, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 180
§ 636kReports on disaster assistance
§ 636lSemiannual report
§ 636mLoan forgiveness
§ 637Additional powers
§ 637aRepealed. Pub. L. 89–409, §3(b), May 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 133
§ 637bAvailability of information
§ 637cDefinitions
§ 637dSubcontracting plan reports
§ 638Research and development
§ 638aRepealed. Pub. L. 119–83, §10(l), Apr. 13, 2026, 140 Stat. 769
§ 638bReducing vulnerability of SBIR and STTR programs to fraud, waste, and abuse
§ 639Reporting requirements and agency cooperation
§ 639aReview of loan program; submission of estimated needs for additional authorization
§ 639bOversight
§ 640Voluntary agreements among small-business concerns
§ 641Transfer to Administration of other functions, powers, and duties
§ 642Requirements for loans
§ 643Fair charge for use of Government-owned property
§ 644Awards or contracts
§ 644aSmall Business Procurement Advisory Council
§ 645Offenses and penalties
§ 645aAnnual report on suspensions and debarments proposed by Small Business Administration
§ 646Liens
§ 647Duplication of activities of other Federal departments or agencies
§ 648Small business development center program authorization
§ 648aRepealed. Pub. L. 102–140, title VI, §609(e), Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 826
§ 648bGrants for SBDCs
§ 648cSBA and USPTO partnerships
§ 649Office of International Trade
§ 649aOmitted
§ 649bGrants, contracts and cooperative agreements for international marketing programs
§ 649cAuthorization of appropriations
§ 649dCentral information clearinghouse
§ 650Supervisory and enforcement authority for small business lending companies
§ 651National small business tree planting program
§ 652Central European Enterprise Development Commission
§ 653Office of Rural Affairs
§ 654Paul D. Coverdell drug-free workplace program
§ 655Pilot Technology Access Program
§ 656Women's Business Center program
§ 657Oversight of regulatory enforcement
§ 657aHUBZone program
§ 657bVeterans programs
§ 657cRepealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title XVI, §1699(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2092
§ 657dFederal and State Technology Partnership Program
§ 657eMentoring Networks
§ 657fProcurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans
§ 657gParticipation in federally funded projects
§ 657hSmall business energy efficiency
§ 657iCoordination of disaster assistance programs with FEMA
§ 657jInformation tracking and follow-up system for disaster assistance
§ 657kDisaster processing redundancy
§ 657lComprehensive disaster response plan
§ 657mPlans to secure sufficient office space
§ 657nImmediate Disaster Assistance program
§ 657oAnnual reports on disaster assistance
§ 657pOutreach regarding health insurance options available to children
§ 657qConsolidation of contract requirements
§ 657rMentor-protege programs
§ 657sLimitations on subcontracting
§ 657tOffice of Credit Risk Management
§ 657uLender Oversight Committee
§ 657f–1Certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans
Chapter 14BSMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM
§ 661Congressional declaration of policy
§ 662Definitions
§ 671Establishment; Associate Administrator; appointment and compensation
§ 672Repealed. Pub. L. 87–341, §11(h)(1), Oct. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 757
§ 681Organization
§ 682Capital requirements
§ 683Borrowing operations
§ 684Equity capital for small-business concerns
§ 685Long-term loans to small-business concerns
§ 686Aggregate limitations on amount of assistance to any single enterprise
§ 687Operation and regulation of companies
§ 687aRevocation and suspension of licenses; cease and desist orders
§ 687bInvestigations and examinations; power to subpena and take oaths and affirmations; aid of courts; examiners; reports
§ 687cInjunctions and other orders
§ 687dConflicts of interest
§ 687eRemoval or suspension of management officials
§ 687fUnlawful acts and omissions by officers, directors, employees, or agents
§ 687gPenalties and forfeitures
§ 687hJurisdiction and service of process
§ 687kGuaranteed obligations not eligible for purchase by Federal Financing Bank
§ 687lIssuance and guarantee of trust certificates
§ 687mPeriodic issuance of guarantees and trust certificates
§ 688Repealed. Pub. L. 87–341, §11(e), Oct. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 756
§ 689Definitions
§ 689aPurposes
§ 689bEstablishment
§ 689cSelection of New Markets Venture Capital companies
§ 689dDebentures
§ 689eIssuance and guarantee of trust certificates
§ 689fFees
§ 689gOperational assistance grants
§ 689hBank participation
§ 689iFederal Financing Bank
§ 689jReporting requirement
§ 689kExaminations
§ 689lInjunctions and other orders
§ 689mAdditional penalties for noncompliance
§ 689nUnlawful acts and omissions; breach of fiduciary duty
§ 689oRemoval or suspension of directors or officers
§ 689pRegulations
§ 689qAuthorization of appropriations
§ 690Definitions
§ 690aPurposes
§ 690bEstablishment
§ 690cSelection of Renewable Fuel Capital Investment companies
§ 690dDebentures
§ 690eIssuance and guarantee of trust certificates
§ 690fFees
§ 690gFee contribution
§ 690hOperational assistance grants
§ 690iBank participation
§ 690jFederal Financing Bank
§ 690kReporting requirement
§ 690lExaminations
§ 690mMiscellaneous
§ 690nRemoval or suspension of directors or officers
§ 690oRegulations
§ 690pAuthorizations of appropriations
§ 690qTermination
§ 691Repealed. Pub. L. 87–341, §11(f), Oct. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 756
§ 692Authority of Administration to guarantee payment of rentals by small business concerns under leases of commercial and industrial property
§ 693Powers of Administration respecting loans; liquidation of obligations through creation of new leases, execution of subleases, and assignments of leases
§ 694Repealed. Pub. L. 100–590, title I, §111(b), Nov. 3, 1988, 102 Stat. 2995
§ 694aDefinitions
§ 694bSurety bond guarantees
§ 694cRevolving fund for surety bond guarantees
§ 695State development companies
§ 696Loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion and expansion
§ 697Development company debentures
§ 697aPrivate debenture sales
§ 697bPooling of debentures
§ 697cRestrictions on development company assistance
§ 697dAccredited Lenders Program
§ 697ePremier Certified Lenders Program
§ 697fPrepayment of development company debentures
§ 697gForeclosure and liquidation of loans
§ 694–1Planning design or installation of pollution control facilities
§ 694–2Revolving fund for qualified contract guarantees; investment of idle funds
Chapter 15ECONOMIC RECOVERY
§ 701Omitted
§ 712aLimitation of obligations for administrative expenses of certain agencies; limitation on life of certain agencies
§ 713Omitted
§ 713aRepealed. June 30, 1947, ch. 166, title II, §206(p), 61 Stat. 208
§ 713bRepealed. July 31, 1945, ch. 341, §10, 59 Stat. 529
§ 713cFederal Surplus Commodities Corporation; continuance of existence; purchase and distribution of surplus agricultural commodities
§ 713dDeclaration of purpose
§ 714Creation and purpose of Corporation
§ 714aLocation of offices
§ 714bGeneral powers of Corporation
§ 714cSpecific powers of Corporation
§ 714dLaws applicable to Corporation
§ 714eCapital stock; amount; interest
§ 714fUse of funds
§ 714gBoard of Directors
§ 714hOfficers and employees; appointment; duties
§ 714iCooperation with other governmental agencies
§ 714jUtilization of associations and trade facilities
§ 714kRecords; annual report
§ 714lInterest of Members of Congress
§ 714mCrimes and offenses
§ 714nTransfer of assets of Commodity Credit Corporation, a Delaware corporation
§ 714oDissolution of Delaware corporation
§ 714pRelease of innocent purchasers of converted goods
§ 713c–1Annual report to Congress by Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
§ 713d–1Critical shortages; recommendations by President; public hearings
§ 713c–2Purchase and distribution of surplus fishery products
§ 713d–2Food and conservation program; appropriations; administrative expenses
§ 713a–3Omitted
§ 713c–3Promotion of the free flow of domestically produced fishery products
§ 713d–3Authorizations for appropriations
§ 713a–4Obligations of Commodity Credit Corporation; issuance; sale; purchase; redemption; etc
§ 713a–5Exemption of Commodity Credit Corporation and its obligations from taxation
§ 713a–6Sale of surplus agricultural commodities to foreign governments
§ 713a–7Exchange of surplus agricultural commodities for reserve stocks of strategic materials
§ 713a–8Omitted
§ 713a–9Reimbursement of corporation from funds of Government agencies for services, losses, operating costs, or commodities purchased
§ 713a–10Omitted
§ 713a–11Annual appropriations to reimburse Commodity Credit Corporation for net realized loss
§ 713a–11aInterest prohibited when reimbursing Corporation for net realized losses
§ 713a–12Deposit of net realized gain of Commodity Credit Corporation in Treasury
§ 713a–13Policies and procedures for minimum acquisition of stocks by Commodity Credit Corporation, encouragement of marketing through private trade channels and procurement of maximum returns in marketplace for producers and Corporation
§ 713a–14Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title I, §1423(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 695
Chapter 15AINTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
§ 715Purpose of chapter
§ 715aDefinitions
§ 715bInterstate transportation of contraband oil forbidden
§ 715cSuspension of operation of section 715b of this title
§ 715dEnforcement of chapter
§ 715ePenalties for violation of chapter
§ 715fForfeiture of contraband oil shipped in violation of law; procedure
§ 715gRefusal of carrier to accept shipment without certificate of clearance; certificate as justifying acceptance of shipment
§ 715hHearings and investigation by boards; appointment of board and employees
§ 715iRestraining violations
§ 715j"President" as including agencies, officers and employees
§ 715kSaving clause
§ 715lRepealed. June 22, 1942, ch. 436, 56 Stat. 381
§ 715mCooperation between Secretary of the Interior and Federal and State authorities
Chapter 15BNATURAL GAS
§ 717Regulation of natural gas companies
§ 717aDefinitions
§ 717bExportation or importation of natural gas; LNG terminals
§ 717cRates and charges
§ 717dFixing rates and charges; determination of cost of production or transportation
§ 717eAscertainment of cost of property
§ 717fConstruction, extension, or abandonment of facilities
§ 717gAccounts; records; memoranda
§ 717hRates of depreciation
§ 717iPeriodic and special reports
§ 717jState compacts for conservation, transportation, etc., of natural gas
§ 717kOfficials dealing in securities
§ 717lComplaints
§ 717mInvestigations by Commission
§ 717nProcess coordination; hearings; rules of procedure
§ 717oAdministrative powers of Commission; rules, regulations, and orders
§ 717pJoint boards
§ 717qAppointment of officers and employees
§ 717rRehearing and review
§ 717sEnforcement of chapter
§ 717tGeneral penalties
§ 717uJurisdiction of offenses; enforcement of liabilities and duties
§ 717vSeparability
§ 717wShort title
§ 717xConserved natural gas
§ 717yVoluntary conversion of natural gas users to heavy fuel oil
§ 717zEmergency conversion of utilities and other facilities
§ 717b–1State and local safety considerations
§ 717c–1Prohibition on market manipulation
§ 717t–1Civil penalty authority
§ 717t–2Natural gas market transparency rules
Chapter 15CALASKA NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION
§ 719Congressional findings
§ 719aCongressional statement of purpose
§ 719bDefinitions
§ 719cFederal Power Commission reviews and reports
§ 719dFederal and State officer or agency and other interested persons' reports
§ 719ePresidential decision and report
§ 719fCongressional review
§ 719gTransportation system certificates, rights-of-way, permits, leases, or other authorizations
§ 719hJudicial review
§ 719iSupplemental enforcement authority
§ 719jExport limitations
§ 719kEqual access to facilities
§ 719lAntitrust laws
§ 719mAuthorization of appropriations
§ 719nSeparability
§ 719oCivil rights; affirmative action of Federal officers and agencies; rules: promulgation and enforcement
Chapter 15DALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
§ 720Definitions
§ 720aIssuance of certificate of public convenience and necessity
§ 720bEnvironmental reviews
§ 720cPipeline expansion
§ 720dFederal Coordinator
§ 720eJudicial review
§ 720fState jurisdiction over in-State delivery of natural gas
§ 720gStudy of alternative means of construction
§ 720hClarification of ANGTA status and authorities
§ 720iSense of Congress concerning use of steel manufactured in North America and negotiation of a project labor agreement
§ 720jSense of Congress concerning participation by small business concerns
§ 720kAlaska pipeline construction training program
§ 720lSense of Congress concerning natural gas demand
§ 720mSense of Congress concerning Alaskan ownership
§ 720nLoan guarantees
Chapter 16EMERGENCY RELIEF
§ 723Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648
Chapter 16BFEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION
§ 761Congressional declaration of purpose
§ 762Establishment
§ 763Repealed. Pub. L. 95–91, title VII, §709(a)(1), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 607
§ 764Specific functions and purposes
§ 765Transfer of functions
§ 766Administrative provisions
§ 767Transitional and savings provisions
§ 768Repealed. Pub. L. 95–91, title VII, §709(a)(1), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 607
§ 769Definitions
§ 770Appointments
§ 771Comptroller General, powers and duties
§ 772Administrator's information-gathering power
§ 773Public disclosure of information
§ 774Reports and recommendations
§ 775Sex discrimination; enforcement; other legal remedies
§ 776Repealed. Pub. L. 105–28, §2(b)(2), July 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 245
§ 777Economic analysis of proposed actions
§ 778Management oversight review; report to Administrator
§ 779Coordination with, and technical assistance to, State governments
§ 780Office of Private Grievances and Redress
§ 781Comprehensive energy plan
§ 782Petrochemical report to Congress
§ 783Hydroelectric generating facilities; lists, transmittal to Congress; construction schedule and cost estimates for expedited construction program; prospective accomplishments from expedited completion of facilities; statement of appropriated but not obligated funds
§ 784Exports of coal and refined petroleum products
§ 785Foreign ownership; comprehensive review; sources of information; report to Congress; monitoring activity
§ 786Repealed. Pub. L. 95–91, title VII, §709(a)(1), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 607
§ 787Project Independence Evaluation System documentation; access to model by Congress and public
§ 788Use of commercial standards
§ 789Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. D, title XLIII, §4304(b)(2), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 664
§ 790Establishment of Office of Energy Information and Analysis
§ 790aNational Energy Information System; information required to be maintained
§ 790bAdministrative provisions
§ 790cAnalysis and evaluation of energy information; establishment and maintenance by Director of professional, etc., capability; specific capabilities
§ 790dRepealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1051(k), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 717
§ 790eCoordination by Director of energy information gathering activities of Federal agencies
§ 790fReports by Director
§ 790gAccess by Director to energy information
§ 790hCongressional access to energy information; disclosure by Congress
Chapter 16CENERGY SUPPLY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION
§ 791Congressional declaration of purpose
§ 792Coal conversion and allocation
§ 793Protection of public health and environment
§ 794Energy conservation study
§ 795Report to Congress by January 31, 1975
§ 796Reporting of energy information
§ 797Enforcement
§ 798Definitions
Chapter 2DINVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS
§ 80a–1Findings and declaration of policy
§ 80b–1Findings
§ 80a–2Definitions; applicability; rulemaking considerations
§ 80b–2Definitions
§ 80a–3Definition of investment company
§ 80a–3aProtection of philanthropy under State law
§ 80b–3Registration of investment advisers
§ 80b–3aState and Federal responsibilities
§ 80a–4Classification of investment companies
§ 80b–4Reports by investment advisers
§ 80b–4aPrevention of misuse of nonpublic information
§ 80a–5Subclassification of management companies
§ 80b–5Investment advisory contracts
§ 80a–6Exemptions
§ 80b–6Prohibited transactions by investment advisers
§ 80b–6aExemptions
§ 80a–7Transactions by unregistered investment companies
§ 80b–7Material misstatements
§ 80a–8Registration of investment companies
§ 80b–8General prohibitions
§ 80a–9Ineligibility of certain affiliated persons and underwriters
§ 80b–9Enforcement of subchapter
§ 80a–10Affiliations or interest of directors, officers, and employees
§ 80b–10Disclosure of information by Commission
§ 80b–10aConsultation
§ 80a–11Offers to exchange securities
§ 80b–11Rules, regulations, and orders of Commission
§ 80a–12Functions and activities of investment companies
§ 80b–12Hearings
§ 80a–13Changes in investment policy
§ 80b–13Court review of orders
§ 80a–14Size of investment companies
§ 80b–14Jurisdiction of offenses and suits
§ 80a–15Contracts of advisers and underwriters
§ 80b–15Validity of contracts
§ 80a–16Board of directors
§ 80b–16Omitted
§ 80a–17Transactions of certain affiliated persons and underwriters
§ 80b–17Penalties
§ 80a–18Capital structure of investment companies
§ 80b–18Hiring and leasing authority of Commission
§ 80b–18aState regulation of investment advisers
§ 80b–18bCustody of client accounts
§ 80b–18cRule of construction relating to the Commodities Exchange Act
§ 80a–19Payments or distributions
§ 80b–19Separability
§ 80a–20Proxies; voting trusts; circular ownership
§ 80b–20Short title
§ 80a–21Loans by management companies
§ 80b–21Effective date
§ 80a–22Distribution, redemption, and repurchase of securities; regulations by securities associations
§ 80a–23Closed-end companies
§ 80a–24Registration of securities under Securities Act of 1933
§ 80a–25Reorganization plans; reports by Commission
§ 80a–26Unit investment trusts
§ 80a–27Periodic payment plans
§ 80a–28Face-amount certificate companies
§ 80a–29Reports and financial statements of investment companies and affiliated persons
§ 80a–30Accounts and records
§ 80a–31Accountants and auditors
§ 80a–32Filing of documents with Commission in civil actions
§ 80a–33Destruction and falsification of reports and records
§ 80a–34Unlawful representations and names
§ 80a–35Breach of fiduciary duty
§ 80a–36Larceny and embezzlement
§ 80a–37Rules, regulations, and orders
§ 80a–38Procedure for issuance of rules and regulations
§ 80a–39Procedure for issuance of orders
§ 80a–40Hearings by Commission
§ 80a–41Enforcement of subchapter
§ 80a–42Court review of orders
§ 80a–43Jurisdiction of offenses and suits
§ 80a–44Disclosure of information filed with Commission; copies
§ 80a–45Reports by Commission; hiring and leasing authority
§ 80a–46Validity of contracts
§ 80a–47Liability of controlling persons; preventing compliance with subchapter
§ 80a–48Penalties
§ 80a–49Construction with other laws
§ 80a–50Separability
§ 80a–51Short title
§ 80a–52Effective date
§ 80a–53Election to be regulated as business development company
§ 80a–54Acquisition of assets by business development companies
§ 80a–55Qualifications of directors
§ 80a–56Transactions with certain affiliates
§ 80a–57Changes in investment policy
§ 80a–58Incorporation of subchapter provisions
§ 80a–59Functions and activities of business development companies
§ 80a–60Capital structure
§ 80a–61Loans
§ 80a–62Distribution and repurchase of securities
§ 80a–63Accounts and records
§ 80a–64Preventing compliance with subchapter; liability of controlling persons
Chapter 19MISCELLANEOUS
§ 1001Prize-fight films as subjects of interstate or foreign commerce
§ 1002Golden Gate Bridge tolls; Government traffic and personnel in performance of office business not subject to tolls
§ 1003Authorization for free travel on Golden Gate Bridge; issuance, presentation, and acceptance; other authorization devices
§ 1004Penalties
§ 1005San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge tolls; Government traffic and personnel on official business exempted; Government personnel on Yerba Buena Island or Treasure Island exempted
§ 1006Authorization for free travel on San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge; issuance, presentation, and acceptance; other authorization devices
§ 1007Penalties
Chapter 20REGULATION OF INSURANCE
§ 1011Declaration of policy
§ 1012Regulation by State law; Federal law relating specifically to insurance; applicability of certain Federal laws after June 30, 1948
§ 1013Suspension until June 30, 1948, of application of certain Federal laws; Sherman Act applicable to agreements to, or acts of, boycott, coercion, or intimidation
§ 1014Effect on other laws
§ 1015"State" defined
Chapter 21NATIONAL POLICY ON EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY
§ 1021Congressional declarations
§ 1022Economic Report of President; coverage; supplementary reports; reference to Congressional joint committee; percentage rate of unemployment; definitions
§ 1022aMedium-term economic goals and policies respecting full employment and balanced growth
§ 1022bPresentation of analysis respecting short-term and medium-term goals in Economic Report of President; mutually reinforcing means
§ 1022cInclusion of priority policies and programs in President's Budget
§ 1022dPresident's Budget
§ 1022eInflation
§ 1022fAdvisory board or boards
§ 1023Council of Economic Advisers
§ 1024Joint Economic Committee
§ 1025Printing of monthly publication by Joint Economic Committee entitled "Economic Indicators"; distribution
§ 1026Repealed. Pub. L. 94–136, title VI, §601, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 742
Chapter 22TRADEMARKS
§ 1051Application for registration; verification
§ 1052Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration
§ 1053Service marks registrable
§ 1054Collective marks and certification marks registrable
§ 1055Use by related companies affecting validity and registration
§ 1056Disclaimer of unregistrable matter
§ 1057Certificates of registration
§ 1058Duration, affidavits and fees
§ 1059Renewal of registration
§ 1060Assignment
§ 1061Execution of acknowledgments and verifications
§ 1062Publication
§ 1063Opposition to registration
§ 1064Cancellation of registration
§ 1065Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions
§ 1066Interference; declaration by Director
§ 1066aEx parte expungement
§ 1066bEx parte reexamination
§ 1067Interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation; notice; Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
§ 1068Action of Director in interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation
§ 1069Application of equitable principles in inter partes proceedings
§ 1070Appeals to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from decisions of examiners
§ 1071Appeal to courts
§ 1072Registration as constructive notice of claim of ownership
§ 1091Supplemental register
§ 1092Publication; not subject to opposition; cancellation
§ 1093Registration certificates for marks on principal and supplemental registers to be different
§ 1094Provisions of chapter applicable to registrations on supplemental register
§ 1095Registration on principal register not precluded
§ 1096Registration on supplemental register not used to stop importations
§ 1111Notice of registration; display with mark; recovery of profits and damages in infringement suit
§ 1112Classification of goods and services; registration in plurality of classes
§ 1113Fees
§ 1114Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers
§ 1115Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses
§ 1116Injunctive relief
§ 1117Recovery for violation of rights
§ 1118Destruction of infringing articles
§ 1119Power of court over registration
§ 1120Civil liability for false or fraudulent registration
§ 1121Jurisdiction of Federal courts; State and local requirements that registered trademarks be altered or displayed differently; prohibition
§ 1121aTransferred
§ 1122Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof
§ 1123Rules and regulations for conduct of proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office
§ 1124Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden
§ 1125False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden
§ 1126International conventions
§ 1127Construction and definitions; intent of chapter
§ 1128Repealed. Pub. L. 110–403, title III, §305(a)(1), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4270
§ 1129Transferred
§ 1141Definitions
§ 1141aInternational applications based on United States applications or registrations
§ 1141bCertification of the international application
§ 1141cRestriction, abandonment, cancellation, or expiration of a basic application or basic registration
§ 1141dRequest for extension of protection subsequent to international registration
§ 1141eExtension of protection of an international registration to the United States under the Madrid Protocol
§ 1141fEffect of filing a request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States
§ 1141gRight of priority for request for extension of protection to the United States
§ 1141hExamination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal
§ 1141iEffect of extension of protection
§ 1141jDependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration
§ 1141kDuration, affidavits and fees
§ 1141lAssignment of an extension of protection
§ 1141mIncontestability
§ 1141nRights of extension of protection
Chapter 23DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING INFORMATION
§ 1151Purpose of chapter
§ 1152Clearinghouse for technical information; removal of security classification
§ 1153Rules, regulations, and fees
§ 1153aRepealed. Pub. L. 91–412, §3(f), Sept. 25, 1970, 84 Stat. 865
§ 1154Reference of data to armed services and other Government agencies
§ 1155General standards and limitations; preservation of security classification
§ 1156Use of existing facilities
§ 1157Relation to other provisions
Chapter 24TRANSPORTATION OF GAMBLING DEVICES
§ 1171Definitions
§ 1172Transportation of gambling devices as unlawful; exceptions; authority of Federal Trade Commission
§ 1173Registration of manufacturers and dealers
§ 1174Labeling and marking of shipping packages
§ 1175Specific jurisdictions within which manufacturing, repairing, selling, possessing, etc., prohibited; exceptions
§ 1176Penalties
§ 1177Confiscation of gambling devices and means of transportation; laws governing
§ 1178Nonapplicability of chapter to certain machines and devices
Chapter 25FLAMMABLE FABRICS
§ 1191Definitions
§ 1192Prohibited transactions
§ 1193Flammability standards or regulations
§ 1194Administration and enforcement
§ 1195Injunction and condemnation proceedings
§ 1196Penalties
§ 1197Guaranties
§ 1198Shipments from foreign countries; demand for redelivery; claim for liquidated damages
§ 1199Chapter as additional legislation
§ 1200Persons excluded from operation of chapter
§ 1201Study and investigation; research, development and training
§ 1202Exemptions
§ 1203Preemption of Federal standards
§ 1204Congressional veto of flammability regulations
Chapter 26HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS
§ 1211Prohibition against transportation of refrigerators without safety devices
§ 1212Violations; misdemeanor; penalties
§ 1213Publication of safety standards in Federal Register
§ 1214"Interstate commerce" defined
Chapter 27AUTOMOBILE DEALER SUITS AGAINST MANUFACTURERS
§ 1221Definitions
§ 1222Authorization of suits against manufacturers; amount of recovery; defenses
§ 1223Limitations
§ 1224Antitrust laws as affected
§ 1225State laws as affected
§ 1226Motor vehicle franchise contract dispute resolution process
Chapter 28DISCLOSURE OF AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION
§ 1231Definitions
§ 1232Label and entry requirements
§ 1232aRepealed. Pub. L. 92–178, title IV, §401(g)(7)(A), Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 534
§ 1233Violations and penalties
Chapter 29MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF SWITCHBLADE KNIVES
§ 1241Definitions
§ 1242Introduction, manufacture for introduction, transportation or distribution in interstate commerce; penalty
§ 1243Manufacture, sale, or possession within specific jurisdictions; penalty
§ 1244Exceptions
§ 1245Ballistic knives
Chapter 30HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
§ 1261Definitions
§ 1262Declaration of hazardous substances
§ 1263Prohibited acts
§ 1264Penalties; exceptions
§ 1265Seizures
§ 1266Hearing before report of criminal violation
§ 1267Injunctions; criminal contempt; trial by court or jury
§ 1268Proceedings in name of United States; subpenas
§ 1269Regulations
§ 1270Examinations and investigations
§ 1271Records of interstate shipment
§ 1272Publicity; reports; dissemination of information
§ 1273Imports
§ 1274Remedies respecting banned hazardous substances
§ 1275Toxicological Advisory Board
§ 1276Congressional veto of hazardous substances regulations
§ 1277Labeling of art materials
§ 1278Requirements for labeling certain toys and games
§ 1278aChildren's products containing lead; lead paint rule
Chapter 32TELECASTING OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONTESTS
§ 1291Exemption from antitrust laws of agreements covering the telecasting of sports contests and the combining of professional football leagues
§ 1292Area telecasting restriction limitation
§ 1293Intercollegiate and interscholastic football contest limitations
§ 1294Antitrust laws unaffected as regards to other activities of professional sports contests
§ 1295"Persons" defined
Chapter 34ANTITRUST CIVIL PROCESS
§ 1311Definitions
§ 1312Civil investigative demands
§ 1313Custodian of documents, answers and transcripts
§ 1314Judicial proceedings
Chapter 36CIGARETTE LABELING AND ADVERTISING
§ 1331Congressional declaration of policy and purpose
§ 1332Definitions
§ 1333Labeling
§ 1334Preemption
§ 1335Unlawful advertisements on medium of electronic communication
§ 1335aList of cigarette ingredients; annual submission to Secretary; transmittal to Congress; confidentiality
§ 1336Authority of Federal Trade Commission; unfair or deceptive acts or practices
§ 1337Omitted
§ 1338Criminal penalty
§ 1339Injunction proceedings
§ 1340Cigarettes for export
§ 1341Smoking, research, education and information
Chapter 37STATE TECHNICAL SERVICES
§ 1351Declaration of purpose
§ 1352Definitions
§ 1353Selection of designated agency
§ 1354Five-year plan; annual technical services program
§ 1355Conditions precedent to acceptance of plans and programs for review and approval by Secretary
§ 1356Review and approval of plans and programs by Secretary
§ 1357Interstate cooperation in administration and coordination of plans and programs
§ 1358Consent of Congress for interstate compacts; reservation of right to alter, amend, or repeal
§ 1359Advisory councils for technical services; appointment; functions; compensation and expenses
§ 1360Appropriations and payments
§ 1361Reference services to assist designated agencies to obtain information outside State
§ 1362Rules and regulations
§ 1363Prohibition against control over educational institutions; functions or responsibilities of other departments not affected
§ 1364Annual report by designated agencies to Secretary; reports by Secretary to President and Congress
§ 1365Public committee; appointment; functions; report
§ 1366Termination of payments for noncompliance with law or diversion of funds
§ 1367Repayments
§ 1368Records
Chapter 38TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
§ 1381Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
§ 1393Repealed. Pub. L. 93–492, title I, §107(b), Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1482
§ 1431Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
Chapter 39FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING PROGRAM
§ 1451Congressional declaration of policy
§ 1452Unfair and deceptive packaging and labeling; scope of prohibition
§ 1453Requirements of labeling; placement, form, and contents of statement of quantity; supplemental statement of quantity
§ 1454Rules and regulations
§ 1455Procedure for promulgation of regulations
§ 1456Enforcement
§ 1457Omitted
§ 1458Cooperation with State authorities; transmittal of regulations to States; noninterference with existing programs
§ 1459Definitions
§ 1460Savings provisions
§ 1461Effect upon State law
Chapter 39ASPECIAL PACKAGING OF HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES FOR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
§ 1471Definitions
§ 1472Special packaging standards
§ 1472aSpecial packaging for liquid nicotine containers
§ 1473Conventional packages, marketing
§ 1474Regulations for special packaging standards
§ 1475Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, §1205(c), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 716
§ 1476Preemption of Federal standards
§ 1477Enforcement by State Attorneys General
Chapter 40DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
§ 1501Establishment of Department; Secretary; seal
§ 1503aUnder Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs
§ 1503bUnder Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; duties; appointment; compensation
§ 1504Repealed. Pub. L. 97–195, §1(c)(1), June 16, 1982, 96 Stat. 115
§ 1505Additional Assistant Secretary; duties, rank of Assistant Secretaries
§ 1506Additional Assistant Secretary; appointment; applicability of section 1505
§ 1507Additional Assistant Secretary; appointment; compensation; duties
§ 1507aRepealed. Pub. L. 97–31, §12(5), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 154
§ 1507bAssistant Secretary of Commerce; appointment; compensation; duties
§ 1507cAssistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; duties; appointment; compensation
§ 1508General Counsel
§ 1509Designation of officer to sign routine papers
§ 1510Clerical assistants
§ 1511Bureaus in Department
§ 1511aRepealed. Pub. L. 95–219, §3(a)(2), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1613
§ 1511bUnited States fishery trade officers
§ 1511cEstuarine Programs Office
§ 1511dChesapeake Bay Office
§ 1511eRepealed. Pub. L. 111–314, §6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
§ 1512Powers and duties of Department
§ 1513Duties and powers vested in Department
§ 1513aCost estimates for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration programs included in Department budget justification
§ 1513bCost estimates for National Institute of Standards and Technology construction projects included in Department budget justification
§ 1514Basic authority for performance of certain functions and activities of Department
§ 1515Records, etc., of bureaus transferred to Department of Commerce
§ 1516Statistical information
§ 1516aStatistics relating to social, health, and economic conditions of Americans of Spanish origin or descent
§ 1517Transfer of statistical or scientific work
§ 1518Custody of buildings; officers transferred
§ 1519Annual and special reports
§ 1519aRepealed. Pub. L. 97–449, §7(b), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2443
§ 1520Repealed. Pub. L. 91–412, §3(d), Sept. 25, 1970, 84 Stat. 864
§ 1521Working capital fund; establishment; amount; uses; reimbursement
§ 1521aDepartment of Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund
§ 1522Acceptance of gifts and bequests for purposes of the Department; separate fund; disbursements
§ 1523Tax status of gifts and bequests of property
§ 1524Investment and reinvestments of moneys; credit and disbursement of interest
§ 1525Special studies; special compilations, lists, bulletins, or reports; clearinghouse for technical information; transcripts or copies; cost payments for special work; joint projects: cost apportionment, waiver
§ 1526Receipts for work or services; deposit in special accounts; availability for payment of costs, repayment or advances to appropriations or funds, refunds, credits to working capital funds; appropriation limitation of annual expenditures from accounts
§ 1527Fees or charges for services or publications under existing law unaffected
§ 1527aEconomics and Statistics Administration Revolving Fund
§ 1528Transferred
§ 1529Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction over certain lands
§ 1530Awarding of contracts for performance of commercial activity by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
§ 1531Buying Power Maintenance accounts for International Trade Administration, Export Administration, and United States Travel and Tourism Administration
§ 1532Telecommunications; electromagnetic radiation; research, analysis, dissemination of information; other functions of Secretary
§ 1533Repealed. Pub. L. 111–358, title IV, §407(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4004
§ 1534Assessment of fees for access to environmental data
§ 1535Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, §6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
§ 1536Prohibition against fraudulent use of "Made in America" labels
§ 1537Needs assessment for data management, archival, and distribution
§ 1538Notice of reprogramming
§ 1539Financial assistance
§ 1540Cooperative agreements
§ 1541Administrative Law Judges
§ 1542Establishment of the Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program
§ 1543Task force on job repatriation and manufacturing growth
§ 1544Promotion of tourist travel
§ 1545Cooperation with travel agencies; publication of information
§ 1546United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
§ 1547Rules and regulations; employees
§ 1548Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 41CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION
§ 1601Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 1602Definitions and rules of construction
§ 1603Exempted transactions
§ 1604Disclosure guidelines
§ 1605Determination of finance charge
§ 1606Determination of annual percentage rate
§ 1607Administrative enforcement
§ 1608Views of other agencies
§ 1609Repealed. Pub. L. 94–239, §3(b)(1), Mar. 23, 1976, 90 Stat. 253
§ 1610Effect on other laws
§ 1611Criminal liability for willful and knowing violation
§ 1612Effect on government agencies
§ 1613Annual reports to Congress by Bureau
§ 1614Repealed. Pub. L. 96–221, title VI, §616(b), Mar. 31, 1980, 94 Stat. 182
§ 1615Prohibition on use of "Rule of 78's" in connection with mortgage refinancings and other consumer loans
§ 1616Board review of consumer credit plans and regulations
§ 1631Disclosure requirements
§ 1632Form of disclosure; additional information
§ 1633Exemption for State-regulated transactions
§ 1634Effect of subsequent occurrence
§ 1635Right of rescission as to certain transactions
§ 1636Repealed. Pub. L. 96–221, title VI, §614(e)(1), Mar. 31, 1980, 94 Stat. 180
§ 1637Open end consumer credit plans
§ 1637aDisclosure requirements for open end consumer credit plans secured by consumer's principal dwelling
§ 1638Transactions other than under an open end credit plan
§ 1638aReset of hybrid adjustable rate mortgages
§ 1639Requirements for certain mortgages
§ 1639aDuty of servicers of residential mortgages
§ 1639bResidential mortgage loan origination
§ 1639cMinimum standards for residential mortgage loans
§ 1639dEscrow or impound accounts relating to certain consumer credit transactions
§ 1639eAppraisal independence requirements
§ 1639fRequirements for prompt crediting of home loan payments
§ 1639gRequests for payoff amounts of home loan
§ 1639hProperty appraisal requirements
§ 1640Civil liability
§ 1641Liability of assignees
§ 1642Issuance of credit cards
§ 1643Liability of holder of credit card
§ 1644Fraudulent use of credit cards; penalties
§ 1645Business credit cards; limits on liability of employees
§ 1646Dissemination of annual percentage rates; implementation, etc
§ 1647Home equity plans
§ 1648Reverse mortgages
§ 1649Certain limitations on liability
§ 1650Preventing unfair and deceptive private educational lending practices and eliminating conflicts of interest
§ 1651Procedure for timely settlement of estates of decedent obligors
§ 1661Catalogs and multiple-page advertisements
§ 1662Advertising of downpayments and installments
§ 1663Advertising of open end credit plans
§ 1664Advertising of credit other than open end plans
§ 1665Nonliability of advertising media
§ 1665aUse of annual percentage rate in oral disclosures; exceptions
§ 1665bAdvertising of open end consumer credit plans secured by consumer's principal dwelling
§ 1665cInterest rate reduction on open end consumer credit plans
§ 1665dReasonable penalty fees on open end consumer credit plans
§ 1665eConsideration of ability to repay
§ 1666Correction of billing errors
§ 1666aRegulation of credit reports
§ 1666bTiming of payments
§ 1666cPrompt and fair crediting of payments
§ 1666dTreatment of credit balances
§ 1666eNotification of credit card issuer by seller of return of goods, etc., by obligor; credit for account of obligor
§ 1666fInducements to cardholders by sellers of cash discounts for payments by cash, check or similar means; finance charge for sales transactions involving cash discounts
§ 1666gTie-in services prohibited for issuance of credit card
§ 1666hOffset of cardholder's indebtedness by issuer of credit card with funds deposited with issuer by cardholder; remedies of creditors under State law not affected
§ 1666iAssertion by cardholder against card issuer of claims and defenses arising out of credit card transaction; prerequisites; limitation on amount of claims or defenses
§ 1666jApplicability of State laws
§ 1667Definitions
§ 1667aConsumer lease disclosures
§ 1667bLessee's liability on expiration or termination of lease
§ 1667cConsumer lease advertising; liability of advertising media
§ 1667dCivil liability of lessors
§ 1667eApplicability of State laws; exemptions by Bureau from leasing requirements
§ 1667fRegulations
§ 1671Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 1672Definitions
§ 1673Restriction on garnishment
§ 1674Restriction on discharge from employment by reason of garnishment
§ 1675Exemption for State-regulated garnishments
§ 1676Enforcement by Secretary of Labor
§ 1677Effect on State laws
§ 1679Findings and purposes
§ 1679aDefinitions
§ 1679bProhibited practices
§ 1679cDisclosures
§ 1679dCredit repair organizations contracts
§ 1679eRight to cancel contract
§ 1679fNoncompliance with this subchapter
§ 1679gCivil liability
§ 1679hAdministrative enforcement
§ 1679iStatute of limitations
§ 1679jRelation to State law
§ 1681Congressional findings and statement of purpose
§ 1681aDefinitions; rules of construction
§ 1681bPermissible purposes of consumer reports
§ 1681cRequirements relating to information contained in consumer reports
§ 1681dDisclosure of investigative consumer reports
§ 1681eCompliance procedures
§ 1681fDisclosures to governmental agencies
§ 1681gDisclosures to consumers
§ 1681hConditions and form of disclosure to consumers
§ 1681iProcedure in case of disputed accuracy
§ 1681jCharges for certain disclosures
§ 1681kPublic record information for employment purposes
§ 1681lRestrictions on investigative consumer reports
§ 1681mRequirements on users of consumer reports
§ 1681nCivil liability for willful noncompliance
§ 1681oCivil liability for negligent noncompliance
§ 1681pJurisdiction of courts; limitation of actions
§ 1681qObtaining information under false pretenses
§ 1681rUnauthorized disclosures by officers or employees
§ 1681sAdministrative enforcement
§ 1681tRelation to State laws
§ 1681uDisclosures to FBI for counterintelligence purposes
§ 1681vDisclosures to governmental agencies for counterterrorism purposes
§ 1681wDisposal of records
§ 1681xCorporate and technological circumvention prohibited
§ 1691Scope of prohibition
§ 1691aDefinitions; rules of construction
§ 1691bPromulgation of regulations by the Bureau
§ 1691cAdministrative enforcement
§ 1691dApplicability of other laws
§ 1691eCivil liability
§ 1691fAnnual reports to Congress; contents
§ 1692Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 1692aDefinitions
§ 1692bAcquisition of location information
§ 1692cCommunication in connection with debt collection
§ 1692dHarassment or abuse
§ 1692eFalse or misleading representations
§ 1692fUnfair practices
§ 1692gValidation of debts
§ 1692hMultiple debts
§ 1692iLegal actions by debt collectors
§ 1692jFurnishing certain deceptive forms
§ 1692kCivil liability
§ 1692lAdministrative enforcement
§ 1692mReports to Congress by the Bureau; views of other Federal agencies
§ 1692nRelation to State laws
§ 1692oExemption for State regulation
§ 1692pException for certain bad check enforcement programs operated by private entities
§ 1693Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 1693aDefinitions
§ 1693bRegulations
§ 1693cTerms and conditions of transfers
§ 1693dDocumentation of transfers
§ 1693ePreauthorized transfers
§ 1693fError resolution
§ 1693gConsumer liability
§ 1693hLiability of financial institutions
§ 1693iIssuance of cards or other means of access
§ 1693jSuspension of obligations
§ 1693kCompulsory use of electronic fund transfers
§ 1693lWaiver of rights
§ 1693mCivil liability
§ 1693nCriminal liability
§ 1693oAdministrative enforcement
§ 1693pReports to Congress
§ 1693qRelation to State laws
§ 1693rExemption for State regulation
§ 1666i–1Limits on interest rate, fee, and finance charge increases applicable to outstanding balances
§ 1666i–2Additional limits on interest rate increases
§ 1681c–1Identity theft prevention; fraud alerts and active duty alerts
§ 1681s–1Information on overdue child support obligations
§ 1681c–2Block of information resulting from identity theft
§ 1681s–2Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies
§ 1681c–3Adverse information in cases of trafficking
§ 1681s–3Affiliate sharing
§ 1691c–1Incentives for self-testing and self-correction
§ 1691c–2Small business loan data collection
§ 1693l–1General-use prepaid cards, gift certificates, and store gift cards
§ 1693o–1Remittance transfers
§ 1693o–2Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions
Chapter 42INTERSTATE LAND SALES
§ 1701Definitions
§ 1702Exemptions
§ 1703Requirements respecting sale or lease of lots
§ 1704Registration of subdivisions
§ 1705Information required in statement of record
§ 1706Effective date of statements of record and amendments thereto
§ 1707Property report
§ 1708Certification of substantially equivalent State law
§ 1709Civil liabilities
§ 1710Court review of orders
§ 1711Limitation of actions
§ 1712Contrary stipulations void
§ 1713Additional remedies
§ 1714Investigations, injunctions, and prosecution of offenses
§ 1715Administration
§ 1716Unlawful representations
§ 1717Penalties for violations
§ 1717aCivil money penalties
§ 1718Rules, regulations, and orders
§ 1719Jurisdiction of offenses and suits
§ 1719aRepealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1071(c), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 720
§ 1720Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 43NEWSPAPER PRESERVATION
§ 1801Congressional declaration of policy
§ 1802Definitions
§ 1803Antitrust exemptions
§ 1804Reinstatement of joint operating arrangements previously adjudged unlawful under antitrust laws
Chapter 44PROTECTION OF HORSES
§ 1821Definitions
§ 1822Congressional statement of findings
§ 1823Horse shows and exhibitions
§ 1824Unlawful acts
§ 1824aExport of horses
§ 1825Violations and penalties
§ 1826Notice of violations to Attorney General
§ 1827Utilization of personnel of Department of Agriculture and officers and employees of consenting States; technical and other nonfinancial assistance to State
§ 1828Rules and regulations
§ 1829Preemption of State laws; concurrent jurisdiction; prohibition on certain State action
§ 1830Omitted
§ 1831Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 45EMERGENCY LOAN GUARANTEES TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
§ 1841Emergency Loan Guarantee Board; establishment; membership; voting
§ 1842Authority for loan guarantees; terms and conditions
§ 1843Limitations and conditions of loan guarantees
§ 1844Security for loan guarantees
§ 1845Requirements applicable to loan guarantees
§ 1846Powers and duties
§ 1847Maximum obligation
§ 1848Emergency loan guarantee fund
§ 1849Federal Reserve banks as fiscal agents
§ 1850Protection of Government's interest
§ 1851Reports to Congress; recommendations
§ 1852Termination date
Chapter 46MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION AND COST SAVINGS
§ 1901Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
§ 1963aRepealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
§ 1964Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
§ 2003Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379; Pub. L. 103–429, §11(b), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4391
§ 2011Repealed. Pub. L. 103–429, §11(b), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4392
Chapter 47CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
§ 2051Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 2052Definitions
§ 2053Consumer Product Safety Commission
§ 2053aEmployee training exchanges
§ 2054Product safety information and research
§ 2055Public disclosure of information
§ 2055aPublicly available consumer product safety information database
§ 2056Consumer product safety standards
§ 2056aStandards and consumer registration of durable nursery products
§ 2056bMandatory toy safety standards
§ 2056cSulfur content in drywall standard
§ 2056dPerformance standards to protect against portable fuel container explosions near open flames or other ignition sources
§ 2056eConsumer product safety standard for button cell or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries
§ 2056fConsumer product safety standard to protect against tip-over of clothing storage units
§ 2057Banned hazardous products
§ 2057aBanning of butyl nitrite
§ 2057bBanning of isopropal nitrite and other nitrites
§ 2057cProhibition on sale of certain products containing specified phthalates
§ 2057dBanning of inclined sleepers for infants
§ 2057eBanning of crib bumpers
§ 2058Procedure for consumer product safety rules
§ 2059Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, §1210, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 721
§ 2060Judicial review of consumer product safety rules
§ 2061Imminent hazards
§ 2062Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, §1211(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 721
§ 2063Product certification and labeling
§ 2064Substantial product hazards
§ 2065Inspection and recordkeeping
§ 2066Imported products
§ 2067Exemption of exports
§ 2068Prohibited acts
§ 2069Civil penalties
§ 2070Criminal penalties
§ 2071Injunctive enforcement and seizure
§ 2072Suits for damages
§ 2073Additional enforcement of product safety rules and section 2064 orders
§ 2074Private remedies
§ 2075State standards
§ 2076Additional functions of Consumer Product Safety Commission
§ 2076aReport on civil penalties
§ 2076bInspector General audits and reports
§ 2077Chronic Hazard Advisory Panels
§ 2078Cooperation with States and other Federal agencies
§ 2079Transfers of functions
§ 2080Limitations on jurisdiction of Consumer Product Safety Commission
§ 2081Authorization of appropriations
§ 2082Interim cellulose insulation safety standard
§ 2083Congressional veto of consumer product safety rules
§ 2084Information reporting
§ 2085Low-speed electric bicycles
§ 2086Prohibition on industry-sponsored travel
§ 2087Whistleblower protection
§ 2088Financial responsibility
§ 2089All-terrain vehicles
§ 2090Grant program for carbon monoxide poisoning prevention
Chapter 48HOBBY PROTECTION
§ 2101Marking requirements
§ 2102Private enforcement
§ 2103Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission
§ 2104Imports
§ 2105Application of other laws
§ 2106Definitions
Chapter 49FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
§ 2201Congressional findings
§ 2202Declaration of purpose
§ 2203Definitions
§ 2204United States Fire Administration
§ 2205Public education
§ 2206National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control
§ 2207Fire technology
§ 2208National Fire Data Center
§ 2209Master plans
§ 2210Reimbursement for costs of firefighting on Federal property
§ 2211Review of fire prevention codes
§ 2212Fire safety effectiveness statements
§ 2213Annual conference
§ 2214Public safety awards
§ 2215Reports to Congress and President
§ 2216Authorization of appropriations
§ 2217Public access to information
§ 2218Administrative provisions
§ 2219Assistance to Consumer Product Safety Commission
§ 2220Arson prevention, detection, and control
§ 2221Arson prevention grants
§ 2223aReview
§ 2223bWorking group
§ 2223cReport and recommendations
§ 2223dAnnual revision of recommendations
§ 2223e"Emergency response personnel" defined
§ 2224Listings of places of public accommodation
§ 2225Fire prevention and control guidelines for places of public accommodation
§ 2225aProhibiting Federal funding of conferences held at non-certified places of public accommodation
§ 2226Dissemination of fire prevention and control information
§ 2227Fire safety systems in federally assisted buildings
§ 2228CPR training
§ 2229Firefighter assistance
§ 2229aStaffing for adequate fire and emergency response
§ 2230Surplus and excess Federal equipment
§ 2231Cooperative agreements with Federal facilities
§ 2232Burn research
§ 2233Removal of civil liability barriers that discourage the donation of fire equipment to volunteer fire companies
§ 2234Encouraging adoption of standards for firefighter health and safety
§ 2235Investigation authorities
Chapter 50CONSUMER PRODUCT WARRANTIES
§ 2301Definitions
§ 2302Rules governing contents of warranties
§ 2303Designation of written warranties
§ 2304Federal minimum standards for warranties
§ 2305Full and limited warranting of a consumer product
§ 2306Service contracts; rules for full, clear and conspicuous disclosure of terms and conditions; addition to or in lieu of written warranty
§ 2307Designation of representatives by warrantor to perform duties under written or implied warranty
§ 2308Implied warranties
§ 2309Procedures applicable to promulgation of rules by Commission
§ 2310Remedies in consumer disputes
§ 2311Applicability to other laws
§ 2312Effective dates
Chapter 51NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE
§ 2401Congressional findings
§ 2402Congressional statement of purpose
§ 2403Congressional declaration of policy
§ 2404Definitions
§ 2411Establishment
§ 2412Board of Directors
§ 2413Executive Director and Deputy Director
§ 2414Functions of the Center
§ 2415Powers of the Center
§ 2416Contracts and other funding arrangements
§ 2417Criteria for participating parties
§ 2418Annual report
§ 2431Liaison with Center
§ 2432Internal review
§ 2433Support of external activities
§ 2434Internal productivity
§ 2435Other statutory obligations
§ 2451Authority of Executive Director
§ 2461Audit, review, and evaluation
§ 2471Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 52ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
§ 2501Congressional findings and policy
§ 2502Definitions
§ 2503Duties of Secretary of Energy
§ 2504Coordination between Secretary of Energy and other agencies
§ 2505Research and development
§ 2506Demonstrations
§ 2507Contracts
§ 2508Encouragement and protection of small business
§ 2509Loan guarantees
§ 2510Use of electric and hybrid vehicles by Federal agencies
§ 2511Patents
§ 2512Studies
§ 2513Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1051(o), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 717
§ 2514Authorization for appropriations
Chapter 53TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
§ 2601Findings, policy, and intent
§ 2602Definitions
§ 2603Testing of chemical substances and mixtures
§ 2604Manufacturing and processing notices
§ 2605Prioritization, risk evaluation, and regulation of chemical substances and mixtures
§ 2606Imminent hazards
§ 2607Reporting and retention of information
§ 2608Relationship to other Federal laws
§ 2609Research, development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of information
§ 2610Inspections and subpoenas
§ 2611Exports
§ 2612Entry into customs territory of the United States
§ 2613Confidential information
§ 2614Prohibited acts
§ 2615Penalties
§ 2616Specific enforcement and seizure
§ 2617Preemption
§ 2618Judicial review
§ 2619Citizens' civil actions
§ 2620Citizens' petitions
§ 2621National defense waiver
§ 2622Employee protection
§ 2623Employment effects
§ 2624Repealed. Pub. L. 114–182, title I, §16, June 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 499
§ 2625Administration
§ 2626Development and evaluation of test methods
§ 2627State programs
§ 2628Authorization of appropriations
§ 2629Annual report
§ 2641Congressional findings and purpose
§ 2642Definitions
§ 2643EPA regulations
§ 2644Requirements if EPA fails to promulgate regulations
§ 2645Submission to State Governor
§ 2646Contractor and laboratory accreditation
§ 2647Enforcement
§ 2648Emergency authority
§ 2649State and Federal law
§ 2650Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies
§ 2651Public protection
§ 2652Asbestos Ombudsman
§ 2653EPA study of asbestos-containing material in public buildings
§ 2654Transitional rules
§ 2655Worker protection
§ 2656Training grants
§ 2661National goal
§ 2662Definitions
§ 2663EPA citizen's guide
§ 2664Model construction standards and techniques
§ 2665Technical assistance to States for radon programs
§ 2666Grant assistance to States for radon programs
§ 2667Radon in schools
§ 2668Regional radon training centers
§ 2669Study of radon in Federal buildings
§ 2670Regulations
§ 2671Additional authorizations
§ 2681Definitions
§ 2682Lead-based paint activities training and certification
§ 2683Identification of dangerous levels of lead
§ 2684Authorized State programs
§ 2685Lead abatement and measurement
§ 2686Lead hazard information pamphlet
§ 2687Regulations
§ 2688Control of lead-based paint hazards at Federal facilities
§ 2689Prohibited acts
§ 2690Relationship to other Federal law
§ 2691General provisions relating to administrative proceedings
§ 2692Authorization of appropriations
§ 2695Grants for healthy school environments
§ 2695aModel guidelines for siting of school facilities
§ 2695bPublic outreach
§ 2695cEnvironmental health program
§ 2695dAuthorization of appropriations
§ 2697Formaldehyde standards
Chapter 54AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
§ 2701Congressional findings and purpose
§ 2702Definitions
§ 2703Advanced systems program implementation by Secretary of Energy
§ 2704Evaluation by Secretary of Transportation on utilization of advanced technology by automobile industry
§ 2705Coordinating and consulting requirements and authorities of Secretary of Energy
§ 2706Informational and testing functions of Secretary of Energy
§ 2707Patents and inventions; statutory provisions applicable; contracts or grants covered
§ 2708Comptroller General audit and examination of books, etc.; statutory provisions applicable; contracts or grants covered
§ 2709Reports to Congress by Secretary of Energy
§ 2710Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 55PETROLEUM MARKETING PRACTICES
§ 2801Definitions
§ 2802Franchise relationship
§ 2803Trial and interim franchises
§ 2804Notification of termination or nonrenewal of franchise relationship
§ 2805Enforcement provisions
§ 2806Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
§ 2807Prohibition on restriction of installation of renewable fuel pumps
§ 2821Definitions
§ 2822Automotive fuel rating testing and disclosure requirements
§ 2823Administration and enforcement provisions
§ 2824Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
§ 2841Study by Secretary of Energy
Chapter 56NATIONAL CLIMATE PROGRAM
§ 2901Findings
§ 2902Purpose
§ 2903Definitions
§ 2904National Climate Program
§ 2905Repealed. Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, §6084(g), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 137
§ 2906Annual report
§ 2907Contract and grant authority; records and audits
§ 2908Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 56AGLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH
§ 2921Definitions
§ 2931Findings and purpose
§ 2932Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences
§ 2933United States Global Change Research Program
§ 2934National Global Change Research Plan
§ 2935Budget coordination
§ 2936Scientific assessment
§ 2937Omitted
§ 2938Relation to other authorities
§ 2951Findings and purposes
§ 2952International discussions
§ 2953Global Change Research Information Office
§ 2961Study and decision aid
Chapter 57INTERSTATE HORSERACING
§ 3001Congressional findings and policy
§ 3002Definitions
§ 3003Acceptance of interstate off-track wager
§ 3004Regulation of interstate off-track wagering
§ 3005Liability and damages
§ 3006Civil action
§ 3007Jurisdiction and venue
Chapter 57AHORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY
§ 3051Definitions
§ 3052Recognition of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
§ 3053Federal Trade Commission oversight
§ 3054Jurisdiction of the Commission and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
§ 3055Horseracing anti-doping and medication control program
§ 3056Racetrack safety program
§ 3057Rule violations and civil sanctions
§ 3058Review of final decisions of the Authority
§ 3059Unfair or deceptive acts or practices
§ 3060State delegation; cooperation
Chapter 58FULL EMPLOYMENT AND BALANCED GROWTH
§ 3101Congressional findings
§ 3102Report to Congressional committees
§ 3103National Employment Conference
§ 3111Congressional statement of purpose
§ 3112Countercyclical employment policies
§ 3113Economic activity coordination
§ 3114Regional and structural employment policies and programs
§ 3115Youth employment policies and programs
§ 3116Job training, counseling and reservoirs of employment projects
§ 3117Capital formation
§ 3131Congressional statement of purpose
§ 3132Committee review
§ 3133Exercise of rulemaking powers
§ 3151Nondiscrimination
§ 3152Labor standards
Chapter 59RETAIL POLICIES FOR NATURAL GAS UTILITIES
§ 3201Purposes; coverage
§ 3202Definitions
§ 3203Adoption of certain standards
§ 3204Special rules for standards
§ 3205Federal participation
§ 3206Gas utility rate design proposals
§ 3207Judicial review and enforcement
§ 3208Relationship to other applicable law
§ 3209Reports respecting standards
§ 3210Prior and pending proceedings
§ 3211Relationship to other authority
Chapter 60NATURAL GAS POLICY
§ 3301Definitions
§ 3361Declaration of emergency
§ 3362Emergency purchase authority
§ 3363Emergency allocation authority
§ 3364Miscellaneous provisions
§ 3371Authorization of certain sales and transportation
§ 3372Assignment of contractual rights to receive surplus natural gas
§ 3373Effect of certain natural gas prices on indefinite price escalator clauses
§ 3374Clauses prohibiting certain sales, transportation, and commingling
§ 3375Filing of contracts and agreements
§ 3391Natural gas for essential agricultural uses
§ 3391a"Essential agricultural use" defined
§ 3392Natural gas for essential industrial process and feedstock uses
§ 3393Establishment and implementation of priorities
§ 3394Limitation on revoking or amending certain pre-1969 certificates of public convenience and necessity
§ 3411General rulemaking authority
§ 3412Administrative procedure
§ 3413Repealed. Pub. L. 101–60, §3(b)(5), July 26, 1989, 103 Stat. 159
§ 3414Enforcement
§ 3415Intervention
§ 3416Judicial review
§ 3417Repealed. Pub. L. 101–60, §3(a)(6), July 26, 1989, 103 Stat. 158
§ 3418Applicability of other Federal statutory provisions relating to information-gathering
§ 3431Coordination with the Natural Gas Act
§ 3432Effect on State laws
Chapter 61SOFT DRINK INTERBRAND COMPETITION
§ 3501Exclusive territorial licenses to manufacture, distribute, and sell trademarked soft drink products; ultimate resale to consumers; substantial and effective competition
§ 3502Price fixing agreements, horizontal restraints of trade, or group boycotts
§ 3503"Antitrust law" defined
Chapter 62CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE CONVERSION PROTECTION AND ABUSE RELIEF
§ 3601Congressional findings and purpose
§ 3602Conversion lending
§ 3603Definitions
§ 3604Exemptions
§ 3605Notice of conversion and opportunity to purchase; responsibility of State and local governments
§ 3606Federal Housing Administration mortgage or loan insurance; expedition of application process and decision
§ 3607Termination of self-dealing contracts
§ 3608Judicial determinations respecting unconscionable leases
§ 3609Void lease or contract provisions
§ 3610Relationship of statutory provisions to State and local laws
§ 3611Additional remedies
§ 3612Concurrent State and Federal jurisdiction; venue; removal of cases
§ 3613Limitation of actions
§ 3614Waiver of rights as void
§ 3615Nonexclusion of other statutory rights and remedies
§ 3616Separability
Chapter 63TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
§ 3701Findings
§ 3702Purpose
§ 3703Definitions
§ 3704Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Technology
§ 3704aClearinghouse for State and Local Initiatives on Productivity, Technology, and Innovation
§ 3704bNational Technical Information Service
§ 3705Cooperative Research Centers
§ 3706Grants and cooperative agreements
§ 3707National Science Foundation Cooperative Research Centers
§ 3708Administrative arrangements
§ 3709Repealed. Pub. L. 99–502, §9(a), Oct. 20, 1986, 100 Stat. 1795
§ 3710Utilization of Federal technology
§ 3710aCooperative research and development agreements
§ 3710bRewards for scientific, engineering, and technical personnel of Federal agencies
§ 3710cDistribution of royalties received by Federal agencies
§ 3710dEmployee activities
§ 3711National Technology and Innovation Medal
§ 3711aMalcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
§ 3711bConference on advanced automotive technologies
§ 3711cAdvanced motor vehicle research award
§ 3712Personnel exchanges
§ 3713Authorization of appropriations
§ 3714Spending authority
§ 3715Use of partnership intermediaries
§ 3716Critical industries
§ 3717National Quality Council
§ 3718President's Council on Innovation and Competitiveness
§ 3719Prize competitions
§ 3720Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
§ 3721Federal loan guarantees for innovative technologies in manufacturing
§ 3722Regional innovation program
§ 3722aRegional Technology and Innovation Hub Program
§ 3722bDistressed area Recompete Pilot Program
§ 3723STEM apprenticeship programs
§ 3724Crowdsourcing and citizen science
§ 3704b–1Recovery of operating costs through fee collections
§ 3704b–2Transfer of Federal scientific and technical information
Chapter 64METHANE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
§ 3801Congressional statement of findings and declaration of policy
§ 3802Definitions
§ 3803Duties of Secretary of Energy
§ 3804Coordination with other Federal departments and agencies
§ 3805Research and development activities
§ 3806Demonstrations
§ 3807Use of methane-fueled vehicles by Federal agencies and departments
§ 3808Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1051(p), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 717
§ 3809Authorization of appropriations; required funding
§ 3810Relationship to other laws
Chapter 65LIABILITY RISK RETENTION
§ 3901Definitions
§ 3902Risk retention groups
§ 3903Purchasing groups
§ 3904Securities laws
§ 3905Clarification concerning permissible State authority
§ 3906Injunctive orders issued by United States district courts
Chapter 66PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE
§ 4001Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
§ 4002Definitions
§ 4003Office of Export Trade in Department of Commerce
§ 4011Export trade promotion duties of Secretary of Commerce
§ 4012Application for issuance of certificate of review
§ 4013Issuance of certificate
§ 4014Reporting requirement; amendment of certificate; revocation
§ 4015Judicial review; admissibility
§ 4016Protection conferred by certificate of review
§ 4017Guidelines
§ 4018Annual reports
§ 4019Disclosure of information
§ 4020Rules and regulations
§ 4021Definitions
§ 4051Requirement of prior authorization
§ 4052Authorization of appropriations
§ 4053Barter arrangements
Chapter 67ARCTIC RESEARCH AND POLICY
§ 4101Congressional findings and declaration of purposes
§ 4102Arctic Research Commission
§ 4103Duties of Commission; publication of guidelines; report to Congress
§ 4104Cooperation with Commission
§ 4105Administration
§ 4106Implementation of Arctic research policy
§ 4107Duties of Interagency Committee; report to Congress
§ 4108Arctic research plan
§ 4109Coordination and review of budget requests; Office of Science and Technology Policy; Office of Management and Budget
§ 4110Authorization of appropriations; new spending authority
§ 4111"Arctic" defined
§ 4112Annual agency budget and spending report
Chapter 69COOPERATIVE RESEARCH
§ 4301Definitions
§ 4302Rule of reason standard
§ 4303Limitation on recovery
§ 4304Award of costs, including attorney's fees, to substantially prevailing party; offset
§ 4305Disclosure of joint venture
§ 4306Application of section 4303 protections to production of products, processes, and services
Chapter 70COMPREHENSIVE SMOKELESS TOBACCO HEALTH EDUCATION
§ 4401Public education
§ 4402Smokeless tobacco warning
§ 4403Ingredient reporting
§ 4404Enforcement, regulations, and construction
§ 4405Injunctions
§ 4406Preemption
§ 4407Omitted
§ 4408Definitions
Chapter 71PETROLEUM OVERCHARGE DISTRIBUTION AND RESTITUTION
§ 4501Restitutionary amounts covered
§ 4502Identification and disbursement of restitutionary amounts
§ 4503Deposit of remainder of excess amount into Treasury as indirect restitution
§ 4504Statute of limitation
§ 4505Reports
§ 4506Termination
§ 4507Definitions
Chapter 72SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH
§ 4601Findings, purposes, and definitions
§ 4602Grants to Sematech
§ 4603Semiconductor Technology Council
§ 4603aStudy and report by Semiconductor Technology Council
§ 4604Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1031(a)(2), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 714
§ 4605Export of semiconductor manufacturing
§ 4606Protection of information
§ 4621Findings
§ 4622Establishment of semiconductor manufacturing technology research initiative
§ 4623Participation of national laboratories of Department of Energy
§ 4624Personnel exchanges
§ 4625Other Department of Energy resources
§ 4626Budgeting for semiconductor manufacturing technology research
§ 4627Cost-sharing agreements
§ 4628Department of Energy oversight of cooperative agreements relating to Initiative
§ 4629Avoidance of duplication
§ 4630Authorization of appropriations
§ 4631Technology transfer
§ 4632Semiconductor research and development
Chapter 72ACREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS FOR AMERICA
§ 4651Definitions
§ 4652Semiconductor incentives
§ 4653Department of Defense
§ 4654Department of Commerce study on status of microelectronics technologies in the United States industrial base
§ 4655Funding for development and adoption of measurably secure semiconductors and measurably secure semiconductors supply chains
§ 4656Advanced microelectronics research and development
§ 4657Prohibition relating to foreign entities of concern
§ 4658Defense Production Act of 1950 efforts
§ 4659Additional authorities
Chapter 73EXPORT ENHANCEMENT
§ 4711Repealed. Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, §671(1), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1407
§ 4712Barter and countertrade
§ 4721United States and Foreign Commercial Service
§ 4721aState trade coordination
§ 4722Transferred
§ 4723Market Development Cooperator Program
§ 4723aUnited States Commercial Centers
§ 4724Trade shows
§ 4725United States and Foreign Commercial Service Pacific Rim initiative
§ 4726Indian tribes export promotion
§ 4727Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee
§ 4727aImplementation of primary objectives of TPCC
§ 4728Environmental trade promotion
§ 4728aState and Federal Export Promotion Coordination Working Group
§ 4729Report on export policy
Chapter 74COMPETITIVENESS POLICY COUNCIL
§ 4801Findings and purpose
§ 4802Council established
§ 4803Duties of Council
§ 4804Membership
§ 4805Executive Director and staff
§ 4806Powers of Council
§ 4807Annual report
§ 4808Authorization of appropriations
§ 4809Definitions
Chapter 75NATIONAL TRADE DATA BANK
§ 4901Definitions
§ 4902Interagency Trade Data Advisory Committee
§ 4903Functions of Committee
§ 4904Consultation with private sector and government officials
§ 4905Cooperation among executive agencies
§ 4906Establishment of Data Bank
§ 4907Operation of Data Bank
§ 4908Information on service sector
§ 4909Exclusion of information
§ 4910Nonduplication
§ 4911Collection of data
§ 4912Fees and access
§ 4913Omitted
Chapter 76IMITATION FIREARMS
§ 5001Penalties for entering into commerce of imitation firearms
Chapter 77STEEL AND ALUMINUM ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS
§ 5101Findings and purposes
§ 5102Definitions
§ 5103Establishment of scientific research and development program to develop competitive manufacturing technologies and increase energy efficiency in steel and aluminum industries
§ 5104Protection of proprietary rights
§ 5105Coordination
§ 5106Repealed. Pub. L. 110–229, title VI, §602(c)(1), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 853
§ 5107Reports
§ 5108Authorization of appropriations
§ 5109Relation of existing program
§ 5110Drug-free workplace
Chapter 78SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS
§ 5201Findings and purposes
§ 5202National Action Plan on Advanced Superconductivity Research and Development
§ 5203Department of Energy
§ 5204National Institute of Standards and Technology
§ 5205National Science Foundation
§ 5206National Aeronautics and Space Administration
§ 5207Department of Defense
§ 5208International cooperation
§ 5209Technology transfer
Chapter 79METAL CASTING COMPETITIVENESS RESEARCH PROGRAM
§ 5301Findings
§ 5302Definitions
§ 5303Establishment of program
§ 5304Operation of program
§ 5305Review
§ 5306Industrial Advisory Board
§ 5307Authorization of appropriations
§ 5308Protection of proprietary rights
§ 5309Omitted
Chapter 80FASTENERS
§ 5401Findings
§ 5402Definitions
§ 5403Sale of fasteners
§ 5407Manufacturers' insignias
§ 5408Remedies and penalties
§ 5409Recordkeeping requirements
§ 5410Relationship to State laws
§ 5411Construction
§ 5411aCertification and accreditation
§ 5411bApplicability
§ 5412Repealed. Pub. L. 106–34, §10, June 8, 1999, 113 Stat. 123
§ 5413Repealed. Pub. L. 104–113, §11(j), Mar. 7, 1996, 110 Stat. 782
§ 5414Repealed. Pub. L. 106–34, §10, June 8, 1999, 113 Stat. 123
Chapter 81HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
§ 5501Findings
§ 5502Purposes
§ 5503Definitions
§ 5511Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program
§ 5512Grand Challenges in areas of national importance
§ 5513Repealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title I, §105(h), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2982
§ 5521National Science Foundation activities
§ 5522National Aeronautics and Space Administration activities
§ 5523Department of Energy activities
§ 5524Department of Commerce activities
§ 5525Repealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title I, §105(n), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2984
§ 5526Repealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title I, §105(o), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2984
§ 5527Miscellaneous provisions
§ 5528Repealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title I, §105(q), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2984
§ 5541Definitions
§ 5542Department of Energy high-end computing research and development program
§ 5543Repealed. Pub. L. 114–329, title I, §105(u), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2985
§ 5544Transferred
Chapter 82LAND REMOTE SENSING POLICY
§ 5601Transferred
§ 5602Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, §6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
§ 5641Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, §6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
Chapter 83TELEPHONE DISCLOSURE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
§ 5701Short title; findings
§ 5711Federal Trade Commission regulations
§ 5712Actions by States
§ 5713Administration and applicability of subchapter
§ 5714Definitions
§ 5721Regulations
§ 5722Relation to State laws
§ 5723Enforcement
§ 5724Definitions
Chapter 84COMMERCIAL SPACE COMPETITIVENESS
§ 5801Transferred
§ 5804Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379
Chapter 85ARMORED CAR INDUSTRY RECIPROCITY
§ 5901Findings
§ 5902State reciprocity of weapons licenses issued to armored car company crew members
§ 5903Relation to other laws
§ 5904Definitions
Chapter 86CHILDREN'S BICYCLE HELMET SAFETY
§ 6001Establishment of program
§ 6002Purposes for grants
§ 6003Report to Congress
§ 6004Standards
§ 6005Authorization of appropriations
§ 6006"Approved bicycle helmet" defined
Chapter 87TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION
§ 6101Findings
§ 6102Telemarketing rules
§ 6103Actions by States
§ 6104Actions by private persons
§ 6105Administration and applicability of chapter
§ 6106Definitions
§ 6107Enforcement of orders
§ 6108Review
Chapter 87ANATIONAL DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY
§ 6151National Do-Not-Call Registry
§ 6152Telemarketing Sales Rule; do-not-call registry fees
§ 6153Federal Communications Commission do-not-call regulations
§ 6154Reporting requirements
§ 6155Prohibition of expiration date
Chapter 88INTERNATIONAL ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
§ 6201Disclosure to foreign antitrust authority of antitrust evidence
§ 6202Investigations to assist foreign antitrust authority in obtaining antitrust evidence
§ 6203Jurisdiction of district courts of United States
§ 6204Limitations on authority
§ 6205Exception to certain disclosure restrictions
§ 6206Publication requirements applicable to antitrust mutual assistance agreements
§ 6207Conditions on use of antitrust mutual assistance agreements
§ 6208Limitations on judicial review
§ 6209Preservation of existing authority
§ 6210Report to Congress
§ 6211Definitions
§ 6212Authority to receive reimbursement
Chapter 89PROFESSIONAL BOXING SAFETY
§ 6301Definitions
§ 6302Purposes
§ 6303Boxing matches in States without boxing commissions
§ 6304Safety standards
§ 6305Registration
§ 6306Review
§ 6307Reporting
§ 6307aContract requirements
§ 6307bProtection from coercive contracts
§ 6307cSanctioning organizations
§ 6307dRequired disclosures to State boxing commissions by sanctioning organizations
§ 6307eRequired disclosures for promoters
§ 6307fRequired disclosures for judges and referees
§ 6307gConfidentiality
§ 6307hJudges and referees
§ 6308Conflicts of interest
§ 6309Enforcement
§ 6310Notification of supervising boxing commission
§ 6311Studies
§ 6312Professional boxing matches conducted on Indian reservations
§ 6313Relationship with State law
Chapter 90PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
§ 6401Findings
§ 6402Definitions
§ 6403Referenda
§ 6404Propane Education and Research Council
§ 6405Assessments
§ 6406Compliance
§ 6407Lobbying restrictions
§ 6408Market survey and consumer protection
§ 6409Pricing
§ 6410Relation to other programs
§ 6411Reports
Chapter 91CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION
§ 6501Definitions
§ 6502Regulation of unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with collection and use of personal information from and about children on the Internet
§ 6503Safe harbors
§ 6504Actions by States
§ 6505Administration and applicability
§ 6506Review
Chapter 91APROMOTING A SAFE INTERNET FOR CHILDREN
§ 6551Internet safety
§ 6552Public awareness campaign
§ 6553Annual reports
§ 6554Online Safety and Technology working group
§ 6555Definitions
Chapter 92YEAR 2000 COMPUTER DATE CHANGE
§ 6601Findings and purposes
§ 6602Definitions
§ 6603Application of chapter
§ 6604Punitive damages limitations
§ 6605Proportionate liability
§ 6606Prelitigation notice
§ 6607Pleading requirements
§ 6608Duty to mitigate
§ 6609Application of existing impossibility or commercial impracticability doctrines
§ 6610Damages limitation by contract
§ 6611Damages in tort claims
§ 6612State of mind; bystander liability; control
§ 6613Appointment of special masters or magistrate judges for Y2K actions
§ 6614Y2K actions as class actions
§ 6615Applicability of State law
§ 6616Admissible evidence ultimate issue in State courts
§ 6617Suspension of penalties for certain year 2000 failures by small business concerns
Chapter 93INSURANCE
§ 6701Operation of State law
§ 6711Functional regulation of insurance
§ 6712Insurance underwriting in national banks
§ 6713Title insurance activities of national banks and their affiliates
§ 6714Expedited and equalized dispute resolution for Federal regulators
§ 6715Certain State affiliation laws preempted for insurance companies and affiliates
§ 6716Interagency consultation
§ 6717Definition of State
§ 6731General application
§ 6732Redomestication of mutual insurers
§ 6733Effect on State laws restricting redomestication
§ 6734Other provisions
§ 6735Definitions
§ 6751National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers
§ 6752Purpose
§ 6753Membership
§ 6754Board of directors
§ 6755Bylaws, standards, and disciplinary actions
§ 6756Powers
§ 6757Report by the Association
§ 6758Liability of the Association and the Board members, officers, and employees of the Association
§ 6759Presidential oversight
§ 6760Relationship to State law
§ 6761Coordination with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
§ 6762Right of action
§ 6763Federal funding prohibited
§ 6764Definitions
§ 6781Standard of regulation for motor vehicle rentals
Chapter 94PRIVACY
§ 6801Protection of nonpublic personal information
§ 6802Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information
§ 6803Disclosure of institution privacy policy
§ 6804Rulemaking
§ 6805Enforcement
§ 6806Relation to other provisions
§ 6807Relation to State laws
§ 6808Study of information sharing among financial affiliates
§ 6809Definitions
§ 6821Privacy protection for customer information of financial institutions
§ 6822Administrative enforcement
§ 6823Criminal penalty
§ 6824Relation to State laws
§ 6825Agency guidance
§ 6826Reports
§ 6827Definitions
Chapter 94AVISUAL DEPICTION PRIVACY
§ 6851Civil action relating to disclosure of intimate images
Chapter 95MICROENTERPRISE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
§ 6901Definitions
§ 6902Establishment of program
§ 6903Uses of assistance
§ 6904Qualified organizations
§ 6905Allocation of assistance; subgrants
§ 6906Matching requirements
§ 6907Applications for assistance
§ 6908Recordkeeping
§ 6909Authorization
§ 6910Implementation
Chapter 96ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE
§ 7001General rule of validity
§ 7002Exemption to preemption
§ 7003Specific exceptions
§ 7004Applicability to Federal and State governments
§ 7005Studies
§ 7006Definitions
§ 7021Transferable records
§ 7031Principles governing the use of electronic signatures in international transactions
Chapter 97WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
§ 7101Establishment of the Interagency Committee
§ 7102Duties of the Interagency Committee
§ 7103Membership of the Interagency Committee
§ 7104Reports from the Interagency Committee
§ 7105Establishment of the National Women's Business Council
§ 7106Duties of the Council
§ 7107Membership of the Council
§ 7108Definitions
§ 7109Studies and other research
§ 7110Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 98PUBLIC COMPANY ACCOUNTING REFORM AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
§ 7201Definitions
§ 7202Commission rules and enforcement
§ 7211Establishment; administrative provisions
§ 7212Registration with the Board
§ 7213Auditing, quality control, and independence standards and rules
§ 7214Inspections of registered public accounting firms
§ 7214aAdditional disclosure
§ 7215Investigations and disciplinary proceedings
§ 7216Foreign public accounting firms
§ 7217Commission oversight of the Board
§ 7218Accounting standards
§ 7219Funding
§ 7220Definitions
§ 7231Exemption authority
§ 7232Study of mandatory rotation of registered public accounting firms
§ 7233Commission authority
§ 7234Considerations by appropriate State regulatory authorities
§ 7241Corporate responsibility for financial reports
§ 7242Improper influence on conduct of audits
§ 7243Forfeiture of certain bonuses and profits
§ 7244Insider trades during pension fund blackout periods
§ 7245Rules of professional responsibility for attorneys
§ 7246Fair funds for investors
§ 7261Disclosures in periodic reports
§ 7262Management assessment of internal controls
§ 7263Exemption
§ 7264Code of ethics for senior financial officers
§ 7265Disclosure of audit committee financial expert
§ 7266Enhanced review of periodic disclosures by issuers
Chapter 99NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TEAM
§ 7301National Construction Safety Teams
§ 7302Composition of Teams
§ 7303Authorities
§ 7304Briefings, hearings, witnesses, and subpoenas
§ 7305Additional powers
§ 7306Disclosure of information
§ 7307National Construction Safety Team report
§ 7308National Institute of Standards and Technology actions
§ 7309National Institute of Standards and Technology annual report
§ 7310Advisory committee
§ 7311Additional applicability
§ 7312Construction
§ 7313Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 100CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
§ 7401Findings
§ 7402Definitions
§ 7403National Science Foundation research
§ 7404National Science Foundation computer and network security programs
§ 7405Consultation
§ 7406National Institute of Standards and Technology programs
§ 7407Authorization of appropriations
§ 7408National Academy of Sciences study on computer and network security in critical infrastructures
§ 7409Coordination of Federal cyber security research and development
§ 7410Grant eligibility requirements and compliance with immigration laws
§ 7411Report on grant and fellowship programs
Chapter 100ACYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENT
§ 7421Definitions
§ 7422No regulatory authority
§ 7423No additional funds authorized
§ 7431Federal cybersecurity research and development
§ 7432National cybersecurity challenges
§ 7441Cybersecurity competitions and challenges
§ 7442Federal Cyber Scholarship-for-Service Program
§ 7443National cybersecurity awareness and education program
§ 7451Transferred
§ 7461Definitions
§ 7462International cybersecurity technical standards
§ 7463Cloud computing strategy
§ 7464Identity management research and development
Chapter 101NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
§ 7501National Nanotechnology Program
§ 7502Program coordination
§ 7503Advisory Panel
§ 7504Quadrennial external review of the National Nanotechnology Program
§ 7505Authorization of appropriations
§ 7506Department of Commerce programs
§ 7507Department of Energy programs
§ 7508Additional centers
§ 7509Definitions
Chapter 102FAIRNESS TO CONTACT LENS CONSUMERS
§ 7601Availability of contact lens prescriptions to patients
§ 7602Immediate payment of fees in limited circumstances
§ 7603Prescriber verification
§ 7604Expiration of contact lens prescriptions
§ 7605Content of advertisements and other representations
§ 7606Prohibition of certain waivers
§ 7607Rulemaking by Federal Trade Commission
§ 7608Violations
§ 7609Study and report
§ 7610Definitions
Chapter 103CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING
§ 7701Congressional findings and policy
§ 7702Definitions
§ 7703Prohibition against predatory and abusive commercial e-mail
§ 7704Other protections for users of commercial electronic mail
§ 7705Businesses knowingly promoted by electronic mail with false or misleading transmission information
§ 7706Enforcement generally
§ 7707Effect on other laws
§ 7708Do-Not-E-Mail registry
§ 7709Study of effects of commercial electronic mail
§ 7710Improving enforcement by providing rewards for information about violations; labeling
§ 7711Regulations
§ 7712Application to wireless
§ 7713Separability
Chapter 104SPORTS AGENT RESPONSIBILITY AND TRUST
§ 7801Definitions
§ 7802Regulation of unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with the contact between an athlete agent and a student athlete
§ 7803Enforcement
§ 7804Actions by States
§ 7805Protection of educational institution
§ 7806Limitation
§ 7807Sense of Congress
Chapter 105PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS
§ 7901Findings; purposes
§ 7902Prohibition on bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court
§ 7903Definitions
Chapter 106POOL AND SPA SAFETY
§ 8001Findings
§ 8002Definitions
§ 8003Federal swimming pool and spa drain cover standard
§ 8004Swimming pool safety grant program
§ 8005Minimum State law requirements
§ 8006Education and awareness program
§ 8007CPSC report
§ 8008Applicability
Chapter 107PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
§ 8101Definition
§ 8111Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
§ 8112Definition
§ 8113Joint Strategic Plan
§ 8114Reporting
§ 8115Savings and repeals
§ 8116Authorization of appropriations
§ 8131Cyberpiracy protections for individuals
Chapter 108STATE-BASED INSURANCE REFORM
§ 8201Reporting, payment, and allocation of premium taxes
§ 8202Regulation of nonadmitted insurance by insured's home State
§ 8203Participation in national producer database
§ 8204Uniform standards for surplus lines eligibility
§ 8205Streamlined application for commercial purchasers
§ 8206Definitions
§ 8221Regulation of credit for reinsurance and reinsurance agreements
§ 8222Regulation of reinsurer solvency
§ 8223Definitions
§ 8231Rule of construction
§ 8232Severability
Chapter 109WALL STREET TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
§ 8301Definitions
§ 8302Review of regulatory authority
§ 8303Abusive swaps
§ 8304Authority to prohibit participation in swap activities
§ 8305Prohibition against Federal Government bailouts of swaps entities
§ 8306Determining status of novel derivative products
§ 8307Studies
§ 8308Memorandum
§ 8321Authority to define terms
§ 8322Authority of FERC
§ 8323Rulemaking on conflict of interest
§ 8324Savings clause
§ 8325International harmonization
§ 8341Authority to further define terms
§ 8342Savings clause
§ 8343Rulemaking on conflict of interest
§ 8344Other authority
Chapter 110ONLINE SHOPPER PROTECTION
§ 8401Findings; declaration of policy
§ 8402Prohibitions against certain unfair and deceptive Internet sales practices
§ 8403Negative option marketing on the Internet
§ 8404Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission
§ 8405Enforcement by State attorneys general
Chapter 111WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION
§ 8501Definitions
§ 8511Public safety priority
§ 8512Weather research and forecasting innovation
§ 8512aLearning excellence and good examples from new developers
§ 8513Tornado warning improvement and extension program
§ 8514Hurricane forecast improvement program
§ 8515Weather research and development planning
§ 8516Observing system planning
§ 8517Observing System Simulation Experiments
§ 8518Computing resource efficiency improvement and annual report
§ 8519Authorization of appropriations
§ 8520United States Weather Research Program
§ 8521Weather and climate information in agriculture
§ 8531National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite and data management
§ 8532Commercial weather data
§ 8533Unnecessary duplication
§ 8541Environmental Information Services Working Group
§ 8542Interagency weather research and forecast innovation coordination
§ 8543Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and National Weather Service exchange program
§ 8544Visiting fellows at National Weather Service
§ 8545Warning coordination meteorologists at weather forecast offices of National Weather Service
§ 8546National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Ready All Hazards Award Program
§ 8547Report on contract positions at National Weather Service
§ 8548Weather enterprise outreach
§ 8549Hurricane hunter aircraft
§ 8550Improvements to Cooperative Observer Program of National Weather Service
§ 8561Study on precipitation estimation
§ 8562Improving probable maximum precipitation estimates
§ 8563Definitions
Chapter 112SPORTS MEDICINE LICENSURE
§ 8601Protections for covered sports medicine professionals
Chapter 113CONCRETE MASONRY PRODUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION
§ 8701Declaration of policy
§ 8702Definitions
§ 8703Issuance of orders
§ 8704Required terms in orders
§ 8705Assessments
§ 8706Referenda
§ 8707Petition and review
§ 8708Enforcement
§ 8709Investigation and power to subpoena
§ 8710Suspension or termination
§ 8711Amendments to orders
§ 8712Effect on other laws
§ 8713Regulations
§ 8714Limitation on expenditures for administrative expenses
§ 8715Limitations on obligation of funds
§ 8716Study and report by the Government Accountability Office
§ 8717Study and report by the Department of Commerce
Chapter 114NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE
§ 8801Definitions
§ 8802Purposes
§ 8811National Quantum Initiative Program
§ 8812National Quantum Coordination Office
§ 8813Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science
§ 8814National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
§ 8814aSubcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science
§ 8815Sunset
§ 8831National Institute of Standards and Technology activities and quantum consortium
§ 8841Quantum information science research and education program
§ 8842Multidisciplinary centers for quantum research and education
§ 8851Quantum information science research program
§ 8852National Quantum Information Science Research Centers
§ 8853Department of Energy quantum network infrastructure research and development program
§ 8854Department of Energy Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program
Chapter 115PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS
§ 8901Definition of Administrator
§ 8911Monitoring and detection
§ 8921Additions to toxics release inventory
§ 8931Definitions
§ 8932Performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds
§ 8933Nationwide sampling
§ 8934Data usage
§ 8935Collaboration
§ 8951Definitions
§ 8952Research and coordination plan for enhanced response on emerging contaminants
§ 8961PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
§ 8962PFAS research and development
§ 8963Interagency body on research related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Chapter 116CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC STABILIZATION (CARES ACT)
§ 9001Definitions
§ 9002Entrepreneurial development
§ 9003State Trade Expansion Program
§ 9004Waiver of matching funds requirement under the Women's Business Center program
§ 9005Transferred
§ 9006Direct appropriations
§ 9007Minority Business Development Agency
§ 9008United States Treasury program management authority
§ 9009Emergency EIDL grants
§ 9009aGrants for shuttered venue operators
§ 9009bTargeted EIDL advance for small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency
§ 9009cSupport for restaurants
§ 9010Resources and services in languages other than English
§ 9011Subsidy for certain loan payments
§ 9012Emergency rulemaking authority
§ 9013Community Navigator pilot program
§ 9021Pandemic unemployment assistance
§ 9022Flexibility in paying reimbursement
§ 9023Emergency increase in unemployment compensation benefits
§ 9024Temporary full Federal funding of the first week of compensable regular unemployment for States with no waiting week
§ 9025Pandemic emergency unemployment compensation
§ 9026Temporary financing of short-time compensation payments in States with programs in law
§ 9027Temporary financing of short-time compensation agreements
§ 9028Grants for short-time compensation programs
§ 9029Assistance and guidance in implementing programs
§ 9030Waiver of the 7-day waiting period for benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act
§ 9031Funding for the DOL Office of Inspector General for oversight of unemployment provisions
§ 9032Implementation
§ 9033Return to work reporting
§ 9034Funding for fraud prevention, equitable access, and timely payment to eligible workers
§ 9041Definitions
§ 9042Emergency relief and taxpayer protections
§ 9043Limitation on certain employee compensation
§ 9044Continuation of certain air service
§ 9045Coordination with Secretary of Transportation
§ 9046Suspension of certain aviation excise taxes
§ 9047Federal credit union transaction account guarantees
§ 9048Temporary Government in the Sunshine Act relief
§ 9049Temporary hiring flexibility
§ 9050Temporary relief for community banks
§ 9051Temporary relief from troubled debt restructurings
§ 9052Optional temporary relief from current expected credit losses
§ 9053Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery
§ 9054Conflicts of interest
§ 9055Congressional Oversight Commission
§ 9056Foreclosure moratorium and consumer right to request forbearance
§ 9057Forbearance of residential mortgage loan payments for multifamily properties with Federally backed loans
§ 9058Temporary moratorium on eviction filings
§ 9058aEmergency rental assistance
§ 9058bFunding for water assistance program
§ 9058cEmergency rental assistance
§ 9058dHomeowner Assistance Fund
§ 9059Protection of collective bargaining agreement
§ 9060Reports
§ 9061Direct appropriation
§ 9062Rule of construction
§ 9063Termination of authority
§ 9071Definitions
§ 9072Pandemic relief for aviation workers
§ 9073Procedures for providing payroll support
§ 9074Required assurances
§ 9075Protection of collective bargaining agreement
§ 9076Limitation on certain employee compensation
§ 9077Tax payer protection
§ 9078Reports
§ 9079Coordination
§ 9080Direct appropriation
§ 9091Definitions
§ 9092Pandemic relief for aviation workers
§ 9093Procedures for providing payroll support
§ 9094Required assurances
§ 9095Protection of collective bargaining agreements
§ 9096Limitation on certain employee compensation
§ 9097Minimum air service guarantees
§ 9098Taxpayer protection
§ 9099Reports
§ 9100Coordination
§ 9101Funding
§ 9111Assistance for providers of transportation services affected by COVID–19
§ 9121Relief for airports
§ 9131Definitions
§ 9132Payroll support program
§ 9141Air transportation payroll support program extension
Chapter 117IDENTIFYING OUTPUTS OF GENERATIVE ADVERSARIAL NETWORKS
§ 9201Findings
§ 9202NSF support of research on manipulated or synthesized content and information security
§ 9203NIST support for research and standards on generative adversarial networks
§ 9204Generative adversarial network defined
Chapter 118SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
§ 9301National coordinating entity for sustainable chemistry
§ 9302Strategic plan for sustainable chemistry
§ 9303Agency activities in support of sustainable chemistry
§ 9304Partnerships in sustainable chemistry
§ 9305Prioritization
§ 9306Rule of construction
Chapter 119NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INITIATIVE
§ 9401Definitions
§ 9411National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
§ 9412National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office
§ 9413Coordination by Interagency Committee
§ 9414National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
§ 9415National AI Research Resource Task Force
§ 9431National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes
§ 9441Stakeholder outreach
§ 9442National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Artificial Intelligence Center
§ 9451Artificial intelligence research and education
§ 9461Department of Energy artificial intelligence research program
§ 9462Veterans' health initiative
Chapter 120MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
§ 9501Definitions
§ 9502Minority Business Development Agency
§ 9511Private sector development
§ 9512Public sector development
§ 9513Research and information
§ 9521Definition
§ 9522Purpose
§ 9523Establishment
§ 9524Grants and cooperative agreements
§ 9525Minimizing disruptions to existing MBDA Business Center program
§ 9526Publicity
§ 9541Annual diverse business forum on capital formation
§ 9542Agency study on alternative financing solutions
§ 9543Educational development relating to management and entrepreneurship
§ 9551Definitions
§ 9552Business Centers
§ 9553Report to Congress
§ 9554Study and report
§ 9561Grants to nonprofit organizations that support minority business enterprises
§ 9571Purpose
§ 9572Composition and term
§ 9573Duties
§ 9581General duties
§ 9582Participation of Federal departments and agencies
§ 9591Administrative powers
§ 9592Federal assistance
§ 9593Recordkeeping
§ 9594Review and report by Comptroller General
§ 9595Biannual reports; recommendations
§ 9596Separability
§ 9597Executive Order 11625
§ 9598Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 121FLOOD LEVEL OBSERVATION, OPERATIONS, AND DECISION SUPPORT
§ 9701Definitions
§ 9702National Integrated Flood Information System
§ 9703Observations and modeling for total water prediction
§ 9704Service coordination hydrologists at River Forecast Centers of the National Weather Service
§ 9705Improving National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration communication of future flood risks and hazardous flash flood events
§ 9706Freshwater monitoring along the coast
§ 9707Estimates of precipitation frequency in the United States
§ 9708Interagency Committee on Water Management and Infrastructure
§ 9709National Weather Service hydrologic research fellowship program
§ 9710Identification and support of consistent, Federal set of forward-looking, long-term meteorological information
§ 9711Gap analysis on availability of snow-related data to assess and predict flood and flood impacts
§ 9712Availability to the public of flood-related data
Chapter 122TRAVEL AND TOURISM
§ 9801Defined term
§ 9802Purposes
§ 9803Responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism
§ 9804Travel and tourism strategy
§ 9805Data on domestic travel and tourism
Chapter 123PROTECTING AMERICANS' DATA FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARIES
§ 9901Prohibition on transfer of personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries