Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

4 U.S.C. § 144

Cooperation of departments and agencies

section 141 of this titleThe heads of the several executive departments and independent agencies and establishments shall cooperate with the Archivist in the work prescribed by by permitting access to any records deemed by him to be necessary to the completion of such work.

Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 1265 Stat. 714Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(f)98 Stat. 2292(Added , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 98–4971984— substituted “Archivist” for “Administrator”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–497section 301 of Pub. L. 98–497section 2102 of Title 44Amendment by effective , see , set out as a note under , Public Printing and Documents.

Similar Provisions; Repeal; Saving Clause; Delegation of Functions; Transfer of Property and Personnel

section 141 of this titleSee note preceding .