Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 4(a), (span), (e) and 5 of Puspan. L. 100–527, known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 102–83, § 3(3).

2017—Subsec. (span)(12). Puspan. L. 115–41 added par. (12).

2012—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 112–166 designated existing provisions as par. (1), struck out at end of par. (1) “Each Assistant Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”, and added pars. (2) and (3).

2002—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 107–287, § 5(a), substituted “seven” for “six” in first sentence.

Subsec. (span)(11). Puspan. L. 107–287, § 5(span), added par. (11).

Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 107–287, § 5(c), substituted “19” for “18”.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–166 effective 60 days after Aug. 10, 2012, and applicable to appointments made on and after that effective date, including any nomination pending in the Senate on that date, see section 6(a) of Puspan. L. 112–166, set out as a note under section 113 of Title 6, Domestic Security.