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42 U.S.C. § 274f–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274f–2. Grants regarding hospital organ donation coordinators
(a) Authority
(1) In general
The Secretary may award grants to qualified organ procurement organizations and hospitals under section 273 of this title to establish programs coordinating organ donation activities of eligible hospitals and qualified organ procurement organizations under section 273 of this title. Such activities shall be coordinated to increase the rate of organ donations for such hospitals.
(2) Eligible hospital
For purposes of this section, the term “eligible hospital” means a hospital that performs significant trauma care, or a hospital or consortium of hospitals that serves a population base of not fewer than 200,000 individuals.
(b) Administration of coordination program
A condition for the receipt of a grant under subsection (a) of this section is that the applicant involved agree that the program under such subsection will be carried out jointly—
(1) by representatives from the eligible hospital and the qualified organ procurement organization with respect to which the grant is made; and
(2) by such other entities as the representatives referred to in paragraph (1) may designate.
(c) Requirements
Each entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) establish joint organ procurement organization and hospital designated leadership responsibility and accountability for the project;
(2) develop mutually agreed upon overall project performance goals and outcome measures, including interim outcome targets; and
(3) collaboratively design and implement an appropriate data collection process to provide ongoing feedback to hospital and organ procurement organization leadership on project progress and results.
(d) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with regulations in force on April 5, 2004.
(e) Evaluations
Within 3 years after the award of grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure an evaluation of programs carried out pursuant to subsection (a) of this section in order to determine the extent to which the programs have increased the rate of organ donation for the eligible hospitals involved.
(f) Matching requirement
The Secretary may not award a grant to a qualifying organ donation entity under this section unless such entity agrees that, with respect to costs to be incurred by the entity in carrying out activities for which the grant was awarded, the entity shall contribute (directly or through donations from public or private entities) non-Federal contributions in cash or in kind, in an amount equal to not less than 30 percent of the amount of the grant awarded to such entity.
(g) Funding
For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 377B, as added Pub. L. 108–216, § 4, Apr. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 586.)
42 U.S.C. § 274f–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274f–3. Studies relating to organ donation and the recovery, preservation, and transportation of organs
(a) Development of supportive information
The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, shall develop scientific evidence in support of efforts to increase organ donation and improve the recovery, preservation, and transportation of organs.
(b) Activities
In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall—
(1) conduct or support evaluation research to determine whether interventions, technologies, or other activities improve the effectiveness, efficiency, or quality of existing organ donation practice;
(2) undertake or support periodic reviews of the scientific literature to assist efforts of professional societies to ensure that the clinical practice guidelines that they develop reflect the latest scientific findings;
(3) ensure that scientific evidence of the research and other activities undertaken under this section is readily accessible by the organ procurement workforce; and
(4) work in coordination with the appropriate professional societies as well as the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and other organ procurement and transplantation organizations to develop evidence and promote the adoption of such proven practices.
(c) Research and dissemination
The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, as appropriate, shall provide support for research and dissemination of findings, to—
(1) develop a uniform clinical vocabulary for organ recovery;
(2) apply information technology and telecommunications to support the clinical operations of organ procurement organizations;
(3) enhance the skill levels of the organ procurement workforce in undertaking quality improvement activities; and
(4) assess specific organ recovery, preservation, and transportation technologies.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 377C, as added Pub. L. 108–216, § 5, Apr. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 587.)
42 U.S.C. § 274f–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274f–4. Report relating to organ donation and the recovery, preservation, and transportation of organs
(a) In general
Not later than December 31, 2005, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the activities of the Department carried out pursuant to this part, including an evaluation describing the extent to which the activities have affected the rate of organ donation and recovery.
(b) Requirements
To the extent practicable, each report submitted under subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) evaluate the effectiveness of activities, identify effective activities, and disseminate such findings with respect to organ donation and recovery;
(2) assess organ donation and recovery activities that are recently completed, ongoing, or planned; and
(3) evaluate progress on the implementation of the plan required under subsection (c)(5) of this section.
(c) Initial report requirements
The initial report under subsection (a) of this section shall include the following:
(1) An evaluation of the organ donation practices of organ procurement organizations, States, other countries, and other appropriate organizations including an examination across all populations, including those with low organ donation rates, of—
(A) existing barriers to organ donation; and
(B) the most effective donation and recovery practices.
(2) An evaluation of living donation practices and procedures. Such evaluation shall include an assessment of issues relating to informed consent and the health risks associated with living donation (including possible reduction of long-term effects).
(3) An evaluation of—
(A) federally supported or conducted organ donation efforts and policies, as well as federally supported or conducted basic, clinical, and health services research (including research on preservation techniques and organ rejection and compatibility); and
(B) the coordination of such efforts across relevant agencies within the Department and throughout the Federal Government.
(4) An evaluation of the costs and benefits of State donor registries, including the status of existing State donor registries, the effect of State donor registries on organ donation rates, issues relating to consent, and recommendations regarding improving the effectiveness of State donor registries in increasing overall organ donation rates.
(5) A plan to improve federally supported or conducted organ donation and recovery activities, including, when appropriate, the establishment of baselines and benchmarks to measure overall outcomes of these programs. Such plan shall provide for the ongoing coordination of federally supported or conducted organ donation and research activities.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 377D, as added Pub. L. 108–216, § 6, Apr. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 588.)
42 U.S.C. § 274g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274g. Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1992 and 1993.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 378, as added Pub. L. 101–616, title II, § 206(a), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3285; amended Pub. L. 105–196, § 4(1), July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 636.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–196 made technical amendment relating to placement of section within part H of this subchapter.
42 U.S.C. § 274i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274i. Eligibility requirements for Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal
(a) In general
Subject to the provisions of this section and the availability of funds under this part, any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, shall be eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal (hereafter in this part referred to as a “medal”).
(b) Documentation
The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall direct the entity operating the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to—
(1) establish an application procedure requiring the relevant organ procurement organization through which an individual or family of the individual made an organ donation, to submit to such entity documentation supporting the eligibility of the individual or the family, respectively, to receive a medal;
(2) determine through the documentation provided and, if necessary, independent investigation whether the individual or family, respectively, is eligible to receive such a medal; and
(3) arrange for the presentation to the relevant organ procurement organization all medals struck pursuant to section 274i–2 of this title to individuals or families that are determined to be eligible to receive medals.
(c) Limitation
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), only 1 medal may be presented to a family under subsection (b). Such medal shall be presented to the donating family member, or in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing, or who otherwise authorized, the donation of the organ involved.
(2) Exception
In the case of a family in which more than 1 member is an organ donor, a medal may be presented for each such organ donor.
(Pub. L. 110–413, § 2, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4338.)
42 U.S.C. § 274i–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274i–1. Solicitation of donations; prohibition on use of Federal funds
(a) In general
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network may collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals authorized under this part.
(b) Payment of funds
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), all funds received by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network under subsection (a) shall be promptly paid by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for purposes of purchasing medals under this part for distribution and paying the administrative costs of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury in carrying out this part.
(2) Limitation
Not more than 7 percent of any funds received under subsection (a) may be used to pay administrative costs, and fundraising costs to solicit funds under subsection (a), incurred by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network in carrying out this part.
(c) Prohibition on use of Federal funds
No Federal funds (including amounts appropriated for use by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network) may be used for purposes of carrying out this part, including purchasing medals under this part or paying the administrative costs of the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Secretary of the Treasury in carrying out this part.
(Pub. L. 110–413, § 3, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4339.)
42 U.S.C. § 274i–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274i–2. Design and production of medal
(a) In general
Subject to the provisions of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals, each of which shall—
(1) weigh 250 grams;
(2) have a diameter of 3 inches; and
(3) consist of bronze.
(b) Design
(1) In general
The design of the medals shall commemorate the compassion and courage manifested by and the sacrifices made by organ donors and their families, and the medals shall bear suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions.
(2) Selection
The design of medals struck under this section shall be—
(A) selected by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, interested members of the family of Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Dr. William H. Frist, and the Commission of Fine Arts; and
(B) reviewed by the Citizens Coin Advisory Committee.
(c) National medals
The medals struck pursuant to this section are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31.
(d) Striking and delivery of minimum-sized lots
The Secretary of the Treasury shall strike and deliver to the Secretary of Health and Human Services no fewer than 100 medals at any time pursuant to an order by such Secretary.
(e) Cost of medals
Medals struck under this section and sold to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for distribution in accordance with this part shall be sold to the Secretary of Health and Human Services at a price sufficient to cover the cost of designing and striking the medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses.
(f) No expenditures in advance of receipt of fund
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Treasury shall not strike or distribute any medals under this part until such time as the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifies that sufficient funds have been received by such Secretary to cover the cost of the medals ordered.
(2) Design in advance of order
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Treasury may begin designing the medal at any time after October 14, 2008, and take such other action as may be necessary to be prepared to strike such medals upon receiving the certification described in such paragraph, including preparing dies and striking test pieces.
(Pub. L. 110–413, § 4, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4339.)
42 U.S.C. § 274i–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274i–3. Medals not treated as valuable consideration
A medal under this part shall not be treated as valuable consideration for purposes of section 274e(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 110–413, § 5, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4340.)
42 U.S.C. § 274i–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274i–4. Definitions
For purposes of this part:
(1) Organ
The term “organ” has the meaning given such term in section 121.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) Organ procurement organization
The term “organ procurement organization” means a qualified organ procurement organization described in section 273(b)(1) of this title.
(3) Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network
The term “Organ Procurementand 1 Transplantation Network” means the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network established under section 274 of this title.
(Pub. L. 110–413, § 6, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4340.)
42 U.S.C. § 274l (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274l. Stem cell therapeutic outcomes database
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall by contract establish and maintain a scientific database of information relating to patients who have been recipients of a stem cell therapeutics product (including bone marrow, cord blood, or other such product) from a donor.
(b) Information
The outcomes database shall include information in a standardized electronic format with respect to patients described in subsection (a) of this section, diagnosis, transplant procedures, results, long-term follow-up, and such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, to conduct an ongoing evaluation of the scientific and clinical status of transplantation involving recipients of a stem cell therapeutics product from a donor.
(c) Annual report on patient outcomes
The Secretary shall require the entity awarded a contract under this section to submit to the Secretary an annual report concerning patient outcomes with respect to each transplant center, based on data collected and maintained by the entity pursuant to this section.
(d) Publicly available data
The outcomes database shall make relevant scientific information not containing individually identifiable information available to the public in the form of summaries and data sets to encourage medical research and to provide information to transplant programs, physicians, patients, entities awarded a contract under section 274k of this title 1 donor registries, and cord blood banks.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 379A, as added Pub. L. 105–196, § 3, July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 635; amended Pub. L. 109–129, § 3(b), Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2561.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 274l, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 379A, as added Pub. L. 101–616, title I, § 101(a)(2), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3282, related to study by General Accounting Office, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–196, §§ 3, 7, July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 635, 637, effective Oct. 1, 1998.
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Pub. L. 109–129, amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to the stem cell therapeutic outcomes database for provisions relating to the bone marrow scientific registry.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 7 of Pub. L. 105–196, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 274k of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 274l–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274l–1. Definitions
In this part:
(1) The term “Advisory Council” means the advisory council established by the Secretary under section 274k(a)(1) of this title.
(2) The term “bone marrow” means the cells found in adult bone marrow and peripheral blood.
(3) The term “outcomes database” means the database established by the Secretary under section 274l of this title.
(4) The term “Program” means the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program established under section 274k of this title.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 379A–1, as added Pub. L. 109–129, § 3(c), Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2562.)
42 U.S.C. § 274m (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 274m. Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014 and $33,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 379B, as added Pub. L. 105–196, § 4(2), July 16, 1998, 112 Stat. 636; amended Pub. L. 109–129, § 3(d), Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2562; Pub. L. 111–264, § 2(d), Oct. 8, 2010, 124 Stat. 2792.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Pub. L. 111–264 substituted “$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014 and $33,000,000 for fiscal year 2015.” for “$34,000,000 for fiscal year 2006 and $38,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2010.”
2005—Pub. L. 109–129 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1999, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2000 through 2003.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 7 of Pub. L. 105–196, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 274k of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 275 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 275. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–43, title I, § 121(a), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 133
text: Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 381, as added Nov. 20, 1985, Pub. L. 99–158, § 11, 99 Stat. 883; amended Nov. 4, 1988, Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 157(a), 102 Stat. 3059, established the Biomedical Ethics Board and provided for its membership, functions, reports to Congress, etc., and provided for appointment of a Biomedical Ethics Advisory Committee to assist the Biomedical Ethics Board.
text: A prior section 275, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 381, formerly § 371, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907, § 1, 70 Stat. 960; renumbered § 381, Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), 84 Stat. 66, established a National Library of Medicine in the Public Health Service and stated the congressional purposes for such establishment, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–158, § 3(b), Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 879.
42 U.S.C. § 276 to 280a–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 276 to 280a–1. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–158, § 3(b), Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 879
text: Section 276, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 382, formerly § 372, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907, § 1, 70 Stat. 960; renumbered § 382 and amended Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), (b)(1), (d)(1), 84 Stat. 66, 67; Nov. 18, 1971, Pub. L. 92–157, title III, § 301(d)(1), 85 Stat. 463, related to functions of Secretary with regard to acquisition, etc., of materials and rules for public access to materials.
text: Section 277, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 383, formerly § 373, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907, § 1, 70 Stat. 960; amended Oct. 22, 1965, Pub. L. 89–291, § 4, 79 Stat. 1067; renumbered § 383 and amended Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), (d)(1), 84 Stat. 66, 67; Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title VI, § 601(b)(2), 84 Stat. 1311; Nov. 18, 1971, Pub. L. 92–157, title III, § 301(d)(2), 85 Stat. 464; Nov. 9, 1978, Pub. L. 95–622, title II, § 212, 92 Stat. 3421, related to establishment, etc., of Board of Regents.
text: Section 278, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 384, formerly § 374, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907, § 1, 70 Stat. 961; renumbered § 384 and amended Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), (d)(1), 84 Stat. 66, 67; Oct. 17, 1979, Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b), 93 Stat. 695; Apr. 26, 1983, Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(a)(2), 97 Stat. 176, related to acceptance and administration of gifts and establishment of memorials to donors.
text: Section 279, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 385, formerly § 375, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907 § 1, 70 Stat. 962; renumbered § 385 and amended Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), (b)(2), 84 Stat. 66, defined “medicine” and “medical”.
text: Section 280, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 386, formerly § 376, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907, § 1, 70 Stat. 962; renumbered § 386 and amended Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), (d)(1), 84 Stat. 66, 67; Nov. 18, 1971, Pub. L. 92–157, title III, § 301(d)(3), 85 Stat. 464, authorized appropriations for erection and equipment of Library.
text: Section 280a, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 387, formerly § 377, as added Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 907, § 1, 70 Stat. 962; amended 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2 § 102, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085; renumbered § 387, Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), 84 Stat. 66, related to transfer of Armed Forces Medical Library to Public Health Service for use in administration of part I.
text: Section 280a–1, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 388, formerly § 378, as added Oct. 22, 1965, Pub. L. 89–291, § 3, 79 Stat. 1067; renumbered § 388 and amended Mar. 13, 1970, Pub. L. 91–212, § 10(a)(3), (d)(1), 84 Stat. 66, 67; Nov. 18, 1971, Pub. L. 92–157, title III, § 301(d)(4), 85 Stat. 464, related to establishment of regional branches.