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42 U.S.C. § 901. — Social Security Administration · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 42/§ 901

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42 U.S.C. § 901.Chapter 7

§ 901

Social Security Administration

Title 42

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Subchapter: ADMINISTRATION

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((a)) There is hereby established, as an independent agency in the executive branch of the Government, a Social Security Administration (in this subchapter 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 subchapter II and the supplemental security income program under subchapter XVI.

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)

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