Title 4 — Flag and Seal; Seat of Government; StatesRelease 119-73not60
§73 Same; Removal From Seat of Government
Title 4 › Chapter 3— SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT › § 73
Summary
President may move any or all public offices to safe, convenient places if contagious or epidemic disease affects the capital.
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Title 4, §73
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In case of the prevalence of a contagious or epidemic disease at the seat of government, the President may permit and direct the removal of any or all the public offices to such other place or places as he shall deem most safe and convenient for conducting the public business.
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4 U.S.C. § 73
Title 4 — Flag and Seal; Seat of Government; States
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60