Pub. L. 74-271, tit. VII, sec. 701 (as amended)
social security administration
social security administration
Sec. 701. [42 U.S.C. 901] (a) There is hereby established, as an independent agency in the executive branch of the Government, a Social Security Administration (in this title referred to as the “Administration”).
(b) It shall be the duty of the Administration to administer the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II and the supplemental security income program under title XVI.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 42 U.S.C. 901