Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§2403 Congressional declaration of policy
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 51— - NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND POLICY; DEFINITIONS › § 2403
Summary
Congress tells the federal government to work with state and local governments to raise national productivity. The federal government must use practical tools, including financial and technical help, align its programs and resources, and interpret laws so they support that goal.
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Title 15, §2403
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(a)The Congress, recognizing the profound impact of productivity on the interrelations of all components of the national economy, declares that it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, to stimulate a high rate of productivity growth.
(b)It is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources to carry out the policy set forth in this chapter.
(c)The laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the United States shall be so interpreted as to give full force and effect to this policy.
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15 U.S.C. § 2403
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73