2019 US Code
Title 25 - Indians
Chapter 26 - Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Subchapter II - Coordination of Resources and Programs
Sec. 2414 - Congressional intent in construction of laws

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Citation 25 U.S.C. § 2414 (2019)
Section Name §2414. Congressional intent in construction of laws
Section Text

It is the intent of Congress that—

(1) specific Federal laws, and administrative regulations promulgated thereunder, establishing programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and other Federal agencies, and

(2) general Federal laws, including laws limiting augmentation of Federal appropriations or encouraging joint or cooperative funding,


shall be liberally construed and administered to achieve the purposes of this chapter.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, §4208, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–142.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 25 - INDIANS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 25 - INDIANS
CHAPTER 26 - INDIAN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
SUBCHAPTER II - COORDINATION OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
Sec. 2414 - Congressional intent in construction of laws
Contains section 2414
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 100 Stat. 3207-142
Public Law References Public Law 99-570
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