U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 17, 2026
§ 1965.
Volunteer status

The Secretary of Commerce may accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules, or regulations, the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the officers and employees of the Board, without compensation from the Department of Commerce, as volunteers in the performance of the functions authorized in this title.1

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 See References in Text note below.

(Pub. L. 109–449, § 115, formerly Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 115, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1079; renumbered Pub. L. 109–449, § 115, by Pub. L. 119–65, § 3(a), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1987.)
cite as: 33 USC 1965