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42 U.S.C. § 1776a, 1776b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 1776a, 1776b. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 1776a, Pub. L. 103–111, title IV, Oct. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 1071, conditioned the distribution of funds under section 1776 of this title upon agreement by a State to participate in studies and surveys of programs authorized under this chapter or the preceding chapter, when such studies or surveys were directed by Congress and requested by the Secretary of Agriculture, and was not repeated in the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995. See section 1776(h) of this title.
Section 1776b, Pub. L. 103–111, title IV, Oct. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 1071, authorized the withholding, by the Secretary of Agriculture, of funds allocated to a State under sections 1761(k)(1) and 1776 of this title if the Secretary determined that the State was seriously deficient in administering any program under this chapter or the preceding chapter, and the State failed to correct such deficiencies within a specified period of time, and was not repeated in the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995. See section 1776(a)(9)(A) of this title.
Provisions similar to sections 1776a and 1776b were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 102–341, title IV, Aug. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 900.
Pub. L. 102–142, title IV, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 904.
Pub. L. 101–506, title III, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1340.
Pub. L. 101–161, title III, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 976.
Pub. L. 100–460, title III, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2254.
Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(k) [title III], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–322, 1329–348.
Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(a) [title III], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783, 1783–22, and Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(a) [title III], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341, 3341–22.
Pub. L. 99–190, § 101(a) [H.R. 3037, title III], Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1185; Pub. L. 100–202, § 106, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–433.
Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(a) [H.R. 5743, title III], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837.
Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(d) [H.R. 3223, title III], Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 972.
Pub. L. 97–370, title III, Dec. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1805.
Pub. L. 97–103, title III, Dec. 23, 1981, 95 Stat. 1484.
Pub. L. 96–528, title III, Dec. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 3112.
Pub. L. 96–108, title III, Nov. 9, 1979, 93 Stat. 837.
Pub. L. 96–38, title I, July 25, 1979, 93 Stat. 98.
42 U.S.C. § 1777 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1777. Use in school breakfast program of food designated as being in abundance or food donated by the Secretary of Agriculture
Each school participating under section 1773 of this title shall, insofar as practicable, utilize in its program foods designated from time to time by the Secretary as being in abundance, either nationally or in the school area, or foods donated by the Secretary. Foods available under section 1431 of title 7 or purchased under section 612c or 1446a–1 of title 7, may be donated by the Secretary to schools, in accordance with the needs as determined by local school authorities, for utilization in their feeding programs under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 8, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 888.)
42 U.S.C. § 1780 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1780. Prohibitions
(a) Interference with school personnel, curriculum, or instruction
In carrying out the provisions of sections 1772 and 1773 of this title, the Secretary shall not impose any requirements with respect to teaching personnel, curriculum, instruction, methods of instruction, and materials of instruction.
(b) Inclusion of assistance in determining income or resources
The value of assistance to children under this chapter shall not be considered to be income or resources for any purpose under any Federal or State laws including, but not limited to, laws relating to taxation, welfare, and public assistance programs. Expenditures of funds from State and local sources for the maintenance of food programs for children shall not be diminished as a result of funds received under this chapter.
(c) Federal law not applicable
Section 1693r of title 15 shall not apply to electronic benefit transfer systems established under this chapter or the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 11, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 889; Pub. L. 97–35, title VIII, § 819(f), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 533; Pub. L. 104–193, title VII, § 726, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2302; Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1075(d), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2074.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–203 added subsec. (c).
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–193 substituted “the Secretary shall not” for “neither the Secretary nor the State shall”.
1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–35 struck out reference to section 1774 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–203 effective 1 day after July 21, 2010, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 111–203, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5301 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 820(a)(4) of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 1753 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1781 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1781. Preschool programs
The Secretary may extend the benefits of all school feeding programs conducted and supervised by the Department of Agriculture to include preschool programs operated as part of the school system.
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 12, Oct 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 889.)
42 U.S.C. § 1782 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1782. Centralization in Department of Agriculture of administration of food service programs for children
Authority for the conduct and supervision of Federal programs to assist schools in providing food service programs for children is assigned to the Department of Agriculture. To the extent practicable, other Federal agencies administering programs under which funds are to be provided to schools for such assistance shall transfer such funds to the Department of Agriculture for distribution through the administrative channels and in accordance with the standards established under this chapter and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 13, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 889; Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(16), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1170.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in text, is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Pub. L. 106–78 substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act”.
42 U.S.C. § 1783 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1783. Appropriations for administrative expense
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to the Secretary for the Secretary’s administrative expense under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 14, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 889; Pub. L. 101–147, title III, § 324, Nov. 10, 1989, 103 Stat. 917.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1989—Pub. L. 101–147 inserted “Appropriations for administrative expense” as section catchline and substituted “are hereby” for “is hereby” and “the Secretary’s” for “his”.
42 U.S.C. § 1785 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1785. Accounts and records; availability for inspection; authority to settle, adjust, or waive claims
(a) States, State educational agencies, schools, and nonprofit institutions participating in programs under this chapter shall keep such accounts and records as may be necessary to enable the Secretary to determine whether there has been compliance with this chapter and the regulations hereunder. Such accounts and records shall be available at any reasonable time for inspection and audit by representatives of the Secretary and shall be preserved for such period of time, not in excess of three years, as the Secretary determines is necessary.
(b) With regard to any claim arising under this chapter or under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.], the Secretary shall have the authority to determine the amount of, to settle and to adjust any such claim, and to compromise or deny such claim or any part thereof. The Secretary shall also have the authority to waive such claims if the Secretary determines that to do so would serve the purposes of either this chapter or the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to diminish the authority of the Attorney General of the United States under section 516 of title 28 to conduct litigation on behalf of the United States.
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 16, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 890; Pub. L. 97–35, title VIII, § 816, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 104–193, title VII, § 728, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2302; Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(16), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1170.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (§ 1751 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–78 substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act” in two places.
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–193 substituted “be available at any reasonable time” for “at all times be available”.
1981—Pub. L. 97–35 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Aug. 13, 1981, see section 820(a)(7)(C), of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 1753 of this title.
heading: Study of Cost Accounting Requirements
text: Secretary prohibited from delaying or withholding or causing any State to delay or withhold payments for reimbursement of per meal costs on the basis of noncompliance with full cost accounting procedure unless and until the Secretary has studied additional personnel and training needs of States, local school districts and schools resulting from imposition of requirement to implement full cost accounting procedures, see section 21 of Pub. L. 94–105, set out as a note under section 1760 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1787 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1787. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–193, title VII, § 730, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2305
text: Section, Pub. L. 89–642, § 18, as added Pub. L. 94–105, § 23, Oct. 7, 1975, 89 Stat. 528, authorized appropriations and directed Secretary to make cash grants for nutrition education.
42 U.S.C. § 1790 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1790. Breastfeeding promotion program
(a) In general
The Secretary, from amounts received under subsection (d) of this section, shall establish a breastfeeding promotion program to promote breastfeeding as the best method of infant nutrition, foster wider public acceptance of breastfeeding in the United States, and assist in the distribution of breastfeeding equipment to breastfeeding women.
(b) Conduct of program
In carrying out the program described in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may—
(1) develop or assist others to develop appropriate educational materials, including public service announcements, promotional publications, and press kits for the purpose of promoting breastfeeding;
(2) distribute or assist others to distribute such materials to appropriate public and private individuals and entities; and
(3) provide funds to public and private individuals and entities, including physicians, health professional organizations, hospitals, community based health organizations, and employers, for the purpose of assisting such entities in the distribution of breastpumps and similar equipment to breastfeeding women.
(c) Cooperative agreements
The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with Federal agencies, State and local governments, and other entities to carry out the program described in subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Gifts, bequests, and devises
(1) In general
The Secretary is authorized to solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of establishing and carrying out the program described in subsection (a) of this section. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from the sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the Treasury and shall be available for disbursement upon order of the Secretary.
(2) Criteria for acceptance
The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining whether to solicit and accept gifts, bequests, or devises under paragraph (1), including criteria that ensure that the acceptance of any gifts, bequests, or devises would not—
(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Secretary to carry out the Secretary’s responsibilities in a fair and objective manner; or
(B) compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of any governmental program or any officer or employee involved in the program.
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 21, as added Pub. L. 102–342, title II, § 201, Aug. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 912.)
42 U.S.C. § 1851 to 1854 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 1851 to 1854. Repealed. Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125 § 9, 64 Stat. 1111
text: Section 1851, act July 25, 1947, ch. 320, § 1, 61 Stat. 422, related to transfer of surplus personal property between War Assets Administration and Federal Works Agency to be utilized in alleviation of suffering caused by flood or other catastrophe.
text: Section 1852, acts July 25, 1947, ch. 320, § 2, 61 Stat. 422; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380, related to loan or transfer of property to States and local governments.
text: Section 1853, acts July 25, 1947, ch. 320, § 3, 61 Stat. 423; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §§ 103, 105, 63 Stat. 380, related to utilization of government and State officers and employees and cooperation of Federal agencies with Administrator.
text: Section 1854, acts July 25, 1947, ch. 320, § 4, 61 Stat. 423; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380, related to authorization of appropriations.
text: For provisions relating to disaster relief, see section 5121 et seq.) of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 1855 to 1855g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 1855 to 1855g. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–606, title III, § 302(1), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1759
text: Section 1855, act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125 § 1, 64 Stat. 1109, set out Congressional declaration of intent in enacting act of Sept. 30, 1950, covering major disasters.
text: Section 1855a, acts Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 2, 64 Stat. 1109; June 27, 1962, Pub. L. 87–502, § 1, 76 Stat. 111; Nov. 6, 1966, Pub. L. 89–769, § 6(a), 80 Stat. 1317, defined “major disasters”, “United States”, “State”, “governor”, “local government”, and “Federal agency”.
text: Section 1855b, acts Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 3, 64 Stat. 1110; Aug. 3, 1951, ch. 293, § 2, 65 Stat. 173; July 17, 1953, ch. 225, 67 Stat. 180; June 27, 1962, Pub. L. 87–502, § 2, 76 Stat. 111, authorized and directed Federal agencies to render assistance in event of major disasters.
text: Section 1855c, act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 4, 64 Stat. 1110, directed Federal agencies to cooperate with each other and with other agencies in providing assistance.
text: Section 1855d, act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 5, 64 Stat. 1110, directed the President to coordinate disaster assistance and to issue rules and regulations covering disaster relief.
text: Section 1855e, act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 6, 64 Stat. 1111, dealt with repair and reconstruction of damaged United States facilities.
text: Section 1855f, act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 7, 64 Stat. 1111, provided for utilization of services and facilities of other agencies, employment of temporary personnel, incurring of obligations, and reimbursements.
text: Section 1855g, act Sept. 30, 1950, ch. 1125, § 8, 64 Stat. 1111, authorized an appropriation of $5,000,000 and required by the President to submit a report to Congress at beginning of each session covering expenditure of amounts appropriated.
text: For provisions relating to disaster relief, see section 5121 et seq. of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 31, 1970, see section 304 of Pub. L. 91–606, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 165 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
42 U.S.C. § 1855aa to 1855ii (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 1855aa to 1855ii. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–606, title III, § 302(2), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1759
text: Section 1855aa, Pub. L. 89–769, § 2, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1316, defined “major disaster.”
text: Pub. L. 89–769, §§ 1, 14, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1316, 1321, set out as notes under section 1855aa of this title, gave the name “Disaster Relief Act of 1966” to Pub. L. 89–769, and provided for effective date of such act.
text: Section 1855bb, Pub. L. 89–769, § 3(a), Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1316, called for rescheduling and refinancing of Federal loans in event of a major disaster. See section 3538 of this title and section 912a of Title 7, Agriculture.
text: Section 1855cc, Pub. L. 89–769, § 5, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1317, authorized Secretary of Defense to make available facilities of civil defense communications system in case of imminent natural disasters.
text: Section 1855dd, Pub. L. 89–769, § 8, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1320, set out order of priorities to be followed in processing applications for public facility and public housing assistance in major disaster areas.
text: Section 1855ee, Pub. L. 89–769, § 9, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1320, provided for reimbursement of costs of reconstruction of public facilities, eligible costs, and agencies and parties entitled to reimbursement.
text: Section 1855ff, Pub. L. 89–769, § 10, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1320, directed department heads to administer programs covering major disasters so that there is no duplication of efforts between various programs.
text: Section 1855gg, Pub. L. 89–769, § 11, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1321, provided for extension of time to leaseholders, etc., of public lands in disaster areas.
text: Section 1855hh, Pub. L. 89–769, § 12, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1321, directed the President to coordinate and review all assistance programs.
text: Section 1855ii, Pub. L. 89–769, § 13, Nov. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 1321, called for a study of air operation facilities for disaster assistance and for a report of findings of such study to Congress with recommendations by May 6, 1967.
text: For provisions relating to disaster relief, see section 5121 et seq. of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 31, 1970, see section 304 of Pub. L. 91–606, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 165 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
42 U.S.C. § 1856 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1856. Definitions
As used in this subchapter—
(a) The term “agency head” means the head of any executive department, military department, agency, or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Government;
(b) The term “fire protection” includes personal services and equipment required for fire prevention, the protection of life and property from fire,,1 fire fighting, and emergency services, including basic medical support, basic and advanced life support, hazardous material containment and confinement, and special rescue events involving vehicular and water mishaps, and trench, building, and confined space extractions; and
(c) The term “fire organization” means any governmental entity or public or private corporation or association maintaining fire protection facilities within the United States, its Territories and possessions, and any governmental entity or public or private corporation or association which maintains fire protection facilities in any foreign country in the vicinity of any installation of the United States.
(May 27, 1955, ch. 105, § 1, 69 Stat. 66; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, § 1060, Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3444.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “, fire fighting, and emergency services, including basic medical support, basic and advanced life support, hazardous material containment and confinement, and special rescue events involving vehicular and water mishaps, and trench, building, and confined space extractions” for “and fire fighting”.
42 U.S.C. § 1856a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1856a. Authority to enter into reciprocal agreement; waiver of claims; reimbursement; ratification of prior agreements
(a) Each agency head charged with the duty of providing fire protection for any property of the United States is authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement, with any fire organization maintaining fire protection facilities in the vicinity of such property, for mutual aid in furnishing fire protection for such property and for other property for which such organization normally provides fire protection. Each such agreement shall include a waiver by each party of all claims against every other party for compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death occurring in consequence of the performance of such agreement. Any such agreement may provide for the reimbursement of any party for all or any part of the cost incurred by such party in furnishing fire protection for or on behalf of any other party.
(b) Any agreement heretofore executed which would have been authorized by this subchapter, if this subchapter had been in effect on the date of execution thereof, is ratified and confirmed.
(May 27, 1955, ch. 105, § 2, 69 Stat. 66.)
42 U.S.C. § 1856a–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1856a–1. Authority to enter into contracts with State and local governmental entities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in fiscal year 1992 and thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution are authorized to enter into contracts with State and local governmental entities, including local fire districts, for procurement of services in the presuppression, detection, and suppression of fires on any units within their jurisdiction.
(Pub. L. 102–154, title III, § 309, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1034; Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2012, Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1075.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992, and not as part of act May 27, 1955, which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation act: Pub. L. 101–512, title III, § 310, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1959.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–114 inserted “the Secretary of the Army,” after “the Secretary of Energy,”.
42 U.S.C. § 1856b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1856b. Emergency assistance
In the absence of any agreement authorized or ratified by section 1856a of this title, each agency head is authorized to render emergency assistance in extinguishing fires and in preserving life and property from fire, within the vicinity of any place at which such agency maintains fire-protection facilities, when the rendition of such assistance is determined, under regulations prescribed by the agency head, to be in the best interest of the United States.
(May 27, 1955, ch. 105, § 3, 69 Stat. 67.)