12 USC § 5586 - Interim authority of the Secretary

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title: "12 USC § 5586 - Interim authority of the Secretary"
title_number: 12
title_name: "BANKS AND BANKING"
section_number: "5586"
section_name: "Interim authority of the Secretary"
chapter_number: 53
chapter_name: "WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION"
subchapter_number: "V"
subchapter_name: "BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION"
part_number: "F"
part_name: "Transfer of Functions and Personnel; Transitional Provisions"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1066, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2055.)"
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# § 5586. Interim authority of the Secretary

**(a)** **In general** section 5491 of this title

The Secretary is authorized to perform the functions of the Bureau under this part until the Director of the Bureau is confirmed by the Senate in accordance with .

**(b)** **Interim administrative services by the Department of the Treasury** The Department of the Treasury may provide administrative services necessary to support the Bureau before the designated transfer date.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1066, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2055.)