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title: "14 U.S.C. § 2901"
description: "Work-life policies and programs"
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title_number: 14
title_name: "COAST GUARD"
chapter_number: "29"
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING"
section: "2901"
citation: "14 U.S.C. § 2901"
status: "current"
release_point: "119-100"
release_date: "2026-06-26"
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# 14 U.S.C. § 2901 - Work-life policies and programs

## Text

The Commandant is authorized—

(1) to establish an office for the purpose of developing, promulgating, and coordinating policies, programs, and activities related to the families of Coast Guard members;

(2) to implement and oversee policies, programs, and activities described in paragraph (1) as the Commandant considers necessary; and

(3) to perform such other duties as the Commandant considers necessary.

(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 214(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3029, § 531; renumbered § 2901, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 117(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4230.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsA prior section 2901 was renumbered section 5101 of this title.

Amendments2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 531 of this title as this section.