Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

29 U.S.C. § 1852

Judicial enforcement

(a)

Injunctive relief

The Secretary may petition any appropriate district court of the United States for temporary or permanent injunctive relief if the Secretary determines that this chapter, or any regulation under this chapter, has been violated.

(b)

Control of civil litigation

section 518(a) of title 28Except as provided in , relating to litigation before the Supreme Court, the Solicitor of Labor may appear for and represent the Secretary in any civil litigation brought under this chapter, but all such litigation shall be subject to the direction and control of the Attorney General.

Pub. L. 97–470, title V, § 50296 Stat. 2596 (, , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 524 of Pub. L. 97–470section 1801 of this titleSection effective 90 days from , see , set out as a note under .