This chapter may be cited as the “ National Security Agency Act of 1959 ”. ( Pub. L. 86–36, § 1 , as added Pub. L. 96–450, title IV, § 402(a)(2) , Oct. 14, 1980 , 94 Stat. 1978 .) Editorial Notes Codification Section was formerly classified in a note under section 402 of this title prior to editorial reclassification as this section. Prior Provisions A prior section 1 of Pub. L. 86–36 , May 29, 1959 , 73 Stat. 63 , amended section 1082 of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 660 .