2017 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 16 - National Science Foundation
Sec. 1880 - National Medal of Science

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 1880 (2017)
Section Name §1880. National Medal of Science
Section Text

There is established a National Medal of Science (hereinafter referred to as the "medal"), which shall be of such design and materials and bear such inscriptions as the President, on the basis of recommendations submitted by the National Science Foundation, may prescribe, and shall be awarded as provided in section 1881 of this title.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 86–209, §1, Aug. 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 431.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 16 - NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Sec. 1880 - National Medal of Science
Contains section 1880
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 73 Stat. 431
Public Law References Public Law 86-209
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