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

42 U.S.C. § 12311

Establishment of Administration on Children, Youth, and Families

(a)

In general

There is established within the Department of Health and Human Services an Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.

(b)

Commissioner

(1)

Establishment

(A)

In general

The Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, as established under subsection (a), shall be headed by a Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families.

(B)

Omitted

(2)

Appointment

The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Commissioner.

Pub. L. 101–501, title IX, § 915104 Stat. 1263 (, , .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

section 915 of Pub. L. 101–501section 915 of Pub. L. 101–501section 5316 of Title 5Section is comprised of . Subsec. (b)(1)(B) of amended , Government Organization and Employees.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 1001(a) of Pub. L. 101–501section 8621 of this titleSection effective , see , set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under .