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7 U.S.C. 2009: Definitions

Created in 1996 by Public Law 87-128. Changed by 1 later law. 1 bill in this Congress would change it; 1 new law this Congress changed it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 7 U.S.C. 917.

This Congress

  • H.R. 6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act · became law · changed 381O
  • S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · passed senate · would change 381O

How it got here

2002

  • Pub. L. 107–171 redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (1) and (2), respectively, and struck out heading and text of former par. (1). Text read as follows: "The terms 'rural' and 'rural area' mean, subject to section 1926(a)(7) of this title, a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of… (Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002) Law text

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