(a) There is hereby established, as an independent agency in the executive branch of the Government, a Social Security Administration (in this subchapter referred to as the “Administration”).

Terms Used In 42 USC 901

  • Administration: means the Social Security Administration, except where the context requires otherwise. See 42 USC 1301

(b) It shall be the duty of the Administration to administer the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under subchapter II and the supplemental security income program under subchapter XVI.