US Code

Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

5 U.S.C. § 302

Delegation of authority

(a)
section 5721 of this title For the purpose of this section, “agency” has the meaning given it by .
(b)
In addition to the authority to delegate conferred by other law, the head of an agency may delegate to subordinate officials the authority vested in him—
(1)
by law to take final action on matters pertaining to the employment, direction, and general administration of personnel under his agency; and
(2)
section 3702 of title 44 by to authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals.

Pub. L. 89–55480 Stat. 379 Pub. L. 94–183, § 2(1)89 Stat. 1057 (, , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Derivation

U.S. Code

Revised Statutes and

Statutes at Large

 

5 U.S.C. 22a.

Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744, § 12, 60 Stat. 809.

31 U.S.C. 675Act of Sept. 12, 1950, ch. 946, § 301(76) 64 Stat. 843 Clause (2) of former section 22a is omitted because of the repeal of R.S. § 3683 () by the , .

section 18 of the Act of Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744 60 Stat. 811 The word “agency” is substituted for “department” and defined to conform to the definition of “department” in , .

In subsection (b), the words “In addition to the authority to delegate conferred by other law,” are added for clarity and in recognition of the various reorganization plans which generally have transferred all functions of the departments and agencies to the heads thereof and have authorized them to delegate the functions to subordinates.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 94–1831975—Subsec. (b)(2). substituted “3702” for “324”.