Compiled November, 2023
Our review of the annotated history for Title 26, United States Code section 78 reveals the following legislative history. Each public law (hereinafter referred to as Pub.L.) represents a separate congressional enactment or bill.
• Added Pub.L. 87–834, § 9(b), October 16, 1962, 76 Stat. 1001
• Amended Pub.L. 94–455, title X, § 1033(b)(1), October 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1628
• Amended Pub.L. 115–97, title I, § 14301(c)(1), December 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2222
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