An executive department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 101; a military department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 102; an independent establishment as defined in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 104(1); and a wholly owned Government corporation fully subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C., Chapter 91. Source: 41 U.S.C. Sec. 403
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An executive department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 101; a military department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 102; an independent establishment as defined in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 104(1); and a wholly owned Government corporation fully subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C., Chapter 91. Source: 41 U.S.C. Sec. 403
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Executive Agency. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/executive-agency
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