Title 29 — LaborRelease 119-73

§796–1 Administration of the independent living program

Title 29 › Chapter CHAPTER 16— - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VII— - INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING › Part Part A— - Individuals With Significant Disabilities › Subpart subpart 1— - general provisions › § 796–1

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Creates an Independent Living Administration inside the Administration for Community Living (ACL) at HHS. The Secretary must appoint a Director knowledgeable in independent living who leads it and reports to the ACL Administrator. The Secretary must provide resources, including designating at least 1 Office of General Counsel staffer knowledgeable in independent living, for technical help and oversight of programs.

Full Legal Text

Title 29, §796–1

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There is established within the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services, an Independent Living Administration. The Independent Living Administration shall be headed by a Director (referred to in this section as the “Director”) appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Director shall be an individual with substantial knowledge of independent living services. The Independent Living Administration shall be the principal agency, and the Director shall be the principal officer, to carry out this part. In performing the functions of the office, the Director shall be directly responsible to the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Secretary shall ensure that the Independent Living Administration has sufficient resources (including designating at least 1 individual from the Office of General Counsel who is knowledgeable about independent living services) to provide technical assistance and support to, and oversight of, the programs funded under this part.

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Citation

29 U.S.C. § 796–1

Title 29 — Labor

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73