§ 559. Effect on other laws; effect of subsequent statute

Statutory text

This subchapter, chapter 7, and sections 1305, 3105, 3344, 4301(2)(E), 5372, and 7521 of this title, and the provisions of section 5335(a)(B) of this title that relate to administrative law judges, do not limit or repeal additional requirements imposed by statute or otherwise recognized by law. Except as otherwise required by law, requirements or privileges relating to evidence or procedure apply equally to agencies and persons. Each agency is granted the authority necessary to comply with the requirements of this subchapter through the issuance of rules or otherwise. Subsequent statute may not be held to supersede or modify this subchapter, chapter 7, sections 1305, 3105, 3344, 4301(2)(E), 5372, or 7521 of this title, or the provisions of section 5335(a)(B) of this title that relate to administrative law judges, except to the extent that it does so expressly.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1966
Pub. L. 89–554 · 80 Stat. 378
Enacted · 5 U.S.C. § 559
Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 388
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 388
1968
Pub. L. 90–623 § 1(1) · 82 Stat. 1312
Inserted · 5 U.S.C. § 559
Pub. L. 90–623 inserted “of this title” after “7521” wherever appearing
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 90–623 inserted “of this title” after “7521” wherever appearing.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) In section 559 insert “of this title” immediately after the figure ”7521” wherever it appears;
1978
Pub. L. 95–251 § 2(a)(1) · 92 Stat. 183
Substituted · 5 U.S.C. § 559
Pub. L. 95–251 substituted “administrative law judges” for “hearing examiners” wherever appearing
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 95–251 substituted “administrative law judges” for “hearing examiners” wherever appearing.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) sections 554(a)(2), 556(b)(3), 559, 1305, 3105, 3344, 4301, 5335, 5362, and 7521, of title 5, United States Code;
1978
Pub. L. 95–454 title VIII § 801(a)(3)(B)(iii) · 92 Stat. 1111
Substituted · 5 U.S.C. § 559
Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “5372” for “5362” wherever appearing
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “5372” for “5362” wherever appearing.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) (i) The analysis of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out the items relating to subchapter VI thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective on first day of first applicable pay period beginning on or after the 90th day after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 801(a)(4) of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5361 of this title.

3 of 4 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial

Notes

historicalAndRevision

Historical and Revision Notes
Derivation	U.S. Code	Revised Statutes andStatutes at Large
	5 U.S.C. 1011.	June 11, 1946, ch. 324, § 12, 60 Stat. 244.

In the first and last sentences, the words “This subchapter, chapter 7, and sections 1305, 3105, 3344, 4301(2)(E), 5362, and 7521, and the provisions of section 5335(a)(B) of this title that relate to hearing examiners” are substituted for “this Act” to reflect the codification of the Act in this title. The words “to diminish the constitutional rights of any person or” are omitted as surplusage as there is nothing in the Act that can reasonably be construed to diminish those rights and because a statute may not operate in derogation of the Constitution.

The third sentence of former section 1011 is omitted as covered by technical section 7. The sixth sentence of former section 1011 is omitted as executed.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Editorial Notes

Amendments1968–1978 · 2 rounds

1978

Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “5372” for “5362” wherever appearing.

Pub. L. 95–251 substituted “administrative law judges” for “hearing examiners” wherever appearing.

1968

Pub. L. 90–623 inserted “of this title” after “7521” wherever appearing.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective on first day of first applicable pay period beginning on or after the 90th day after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 801(a)(4) of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5361 of this title.

Effective Date of 1968 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 90–623 intended to restate without substantive change the law in effect on Oct. 22, 1968, see section 6 of Pub. L. 90–623, set out as a note under section 5334 of this title.

Credits

1966–1978 · 4 acts

1966Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 388
1968Pub. L. 90–623, § 1(1), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1312
1978Pub. L. 95–251, § 2(a)(1), Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 183
1978Pub. L. 95–454, title VIII, § 801(a)(3)(B)(iii), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1221.

Show as published

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 388; Pub. L. 90–623, § 1(1), Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1312; Pub. L. 95–251, § 2(a)(1), Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 183; Pub. L. 95–454, title VIII, § 801(a)(3)(B)(iii), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1221.)