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title: "15 U.S.C. § 9571"
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# 15 U.S.C. § 9571 - Purpose

## Text

The Under Secretary shall establish the Minority Business Enterprises Advisory Council (referred to in this subchapter as the “Council”) to advise and assist the Agency.

(Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title V, § 100501, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1463.)