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# 42 U.S.C. § 19156 - Existing activities

## Text

A Federal research agency may satisfy requirements under this part through activities and programs in existence as of August 9, 2022.

(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10506, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1612.)