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

42 U.S.C. § 5182

Legal services

Whenever the President determines that low-income individuals are unable to secure legal services adequate to meet their needs as a consequence of a major disaster, consistent with the goals of the programs authorized by this chapter, the President shall assure that such programs are conducted with the advice and assistance of appropriate Federal agencies and State and local bar associations.

Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 41588 Stat. 157Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 106(h)102 Stat. 4705(, formerly § 412, , ; renumbered § 415, , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 93–28888 Stat. 143section 5121 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Prior Provisions

section 415 of Pub. L. 93–288Pub. L. 100–707section 5185 of this titleA prior was renumbered section 418 by and is classified to .