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§1555 “Federal mandate” defined
Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 25— - UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - REVIEW OF FEDERAL MANDATES › § 1555
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Defines the term "Federal mandate" for this subchapter as any law, rule, or federal court decision that creates a binding duty on state, local, or tribal governments. That includes conditions attached to federal aid and duties that come from joining a voluntary federal program.
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Title 2, §1555
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Notwithstanding section 1502 of this title, for purposes of this subchapter the term “Federal mandate” means any provision in statute or regulation or any Federal court ruling that imposes an enforceable duty upon State, local, or tribal governments including a condition of Federal assistance or a duty arising from participation in a voluntary Federal program.
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2 U.S.C. § 1555
Title 2 — The Congress
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73