Sunset — Us Code Code § 8815

Us Code Code § 8815 — Sunset. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 8815. Sunset

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), the authority to carry out sections 8811, 8812, 8813, 8814, and 8814a of this title shall terminate on the date that is 11 years after December 21, 2018.

(b) Extension

The President may continue the activities under such sections if the President determines that such activities are necessary to meet national economic or national security needs.

(Pub. L. 115–368, title I, §106, formerly §105, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5097; renumbered §106 and amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. F, title LXVI, §6606(a)(1), (b)(1), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2442, 2443.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Pub. L. 117–81, §6606(b)(1), substituted "8813, 8814, and 8814a" for "8813, and 8814".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2021 Amendment

Amendment by section 6606(a)(1) of Pub. L. 117–81 effective as if included in the enactment of the National Quantum Initiative Act, see section 6606(b)(2) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8814a of this title.

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