Pub. L. 81-507, sec. 2 (as amended)
establishment of national science foundation
establishment of national science foundation
Sec. 2. [42 U.S.C. 1861] There is hereby established in the executive branch of the Government an independent agency to be known as the National Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”). The Foundation shall consist of a National Science Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) and a Director.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 42 U.S.C. 1861