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5 U.S.C. 3301: Civil service; generally

Created in 1966 by Public Law 89-554. Not changed since. 1 new law this Congress changed it.

2 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 5 U.S.C. 3304, 5 U.S.C. 3361.

36 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Office of Personnel Management (35), Office of Personnel Management and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (1).

How it got hereLaws that created or changed it, newest first

1966Pub. L. 89-554created it

5 U.S.C. 3301Civil service; generally

The section as a wholechanged

(1)prescribe such regulations for the admission of individuals into the civil…

(2)ascertain the fitness of applicants as to age, health, character, knowledge,…

(3)appoint and prescribe the duties of individuals to make inquiries for the…

(b)Newnew

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S. 1071National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026law

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S. 1071 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · became law · changed (b)

How it got here

Unchanged since Public Law 89-554 (Sep 6, 1966).

Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.