2016 US Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part III - Employees
Subpart G - Insurance and Annuities
Chapter 81 - Compensation for Work Injuries
Subchapter I - Generally
Sec. 8127 - Representation; attorneys' fees

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Citation 5 U.S.C. § 8127 (2016)
Section Name §8127. Representation; attorneys' fees
Section Text

(a) A claimant may authorize an individual to represent him in any proceeding under this subchapter before the Secretary of Labor.

(b) A claim for legal or other services furnished in respect to a case, claim, or award for compensation under this subchapter is valid only if approved by the Secretary.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 545.)

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Statutes at Large

5 U.S.C. 773(b) (less last sentence). Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, §208 "Sec. 23(b) (less last sentence)", 63 Stat. 865.

Administration of this subchapter was transferred to the Secretary of Labor by section 1 of 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 19, 64 Stat. 1271 (see section 8145).

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
PART III - EMPLOYEES
Subpart G - Insurance and Annuities
CHAPTER 81 - COMPENSATION FOR WORK INJURIES
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERALLY
Sec. 8127 - Representation; attorneys' fees
Contains section 8127
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 63 Stat. 865
64 Stat. 1271
80 Stat. 545
Public Law References Public Law 89-554
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