Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 304 (July 26, 1935, ch. 417, § 4, 49 Stat. 501).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2025—Pub. L. 118–267 inserted definition of “publish”.

1984—Pub. L. 98–497 inserted definition of “National Archives of the United States”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–497 effective Apr. 1, 1985, see section 301 of Pub. L. 98–497, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.