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42 U.S.C. § 285d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285d. Purpose of Institute
The general purpose of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Institute”) is the conduct and support of research and training, the dissemination of health information, and other programs with respect to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases (including sports-related disorders), with particular attention to the effect of these diseases on children.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 435, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 848; amended Pub. L. 103–43, title VII, § 701(a), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 162.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–43 substituted “(including sports-related disorders), with particular attention to the effect of these diseases on children” for “, including sports-related disorders”.
42 U.S.C. § 285d–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285d–2. Research and training
The Director of the Institute shall—
(1) carry out programs of support for research and training (other than training for which Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards may be made under section 288 of this title) in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including support for training in medical schools, graduate clinical training, graduate training in epidemiology, epidemiology studies, clinical trials, and interdisciplinary research programs; and
(2) establish programs of evaluation, planning, and dissemination of knowledge related to such research and training.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 437, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 849; amended Pub. L. 107–206, title I, § 804(c), Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 874.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Par. (1). Pub. L. 107–206 substituted “Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards” for “National Research Service Awards”.
42 U.S.C. § 285d–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285d–3. Data system and information clearinghouse
(a) The Director of the Institute shall establish the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Data System for the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of data derived from patient populations with arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including where possible, data involving general populations for the purpose of detection of individuals with a risk of developing arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.
(b) The Director of the Institute shall establish the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse to facilitate and enhance, through the effective dissemination of information, knowledge and understanding of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including juvenile arthritis and related conditions, by health professionals, patients, and the public.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 438, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 849; amended Pub. L. 106–310, div. A, title III, § 302, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1111.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–310 inserted “, including juvenile arthritis and related conditions,” after “skin diseases”.
42 U.S.C. § 285d–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285d–4. Interagency coordinating committees
(a) Establishment and purpose
For the purpose of—
(1) better coordination of the research activities of all the national research institutes relating to arthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, and skin diseases, including sports-related disorders; and
(2) coordinating the aspects of all Federal health programs and activities relating to arthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, and skin diseases in order to assure the adequacy and technical soundness of such programs and activities and in order to provide for the full communication and exchange of information necessary to maintain adequate coordination of such programs and activities,
the Secretary shall establish an Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee and a Skin Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee (hereafter in this section individually referred to as a “Committee”).
(b) Membership; chairman; meetings
Each Committee shall be composed of the Directors of each of the national research institutes and divisions involved in research regarding the diseases with respect to which the Committee is established, the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (or the designees of such officers), and representatives of all other Federal departments and agencies (as determined by the Secretary) whose programs involve health functions or responsibilities relevant to arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases or skin diseases, as the case may be. Each Committee shall be chaired by the Director of NIH (or the designee of the Director). Each Committee shall meet at the call of the chairman, but not less often than four times a year.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 439, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 849; amended Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(e)(1), Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1985; Pub. L. 103–43, title XX, § 2008(b)(6), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 211; Pub. L. 105–362, title VI, § 601(a)(1)(D), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3285.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–362 struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “Not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, each Committee shall prepare and transmit to the Secretary, the Director of NIH, the Director of the Institute, and the advisory council for the Institute a report detailing the activities of the Committee in such fiscal year in carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section.”
1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–43 substituted “Department of Veterans Affairs” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
1992—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–405 substituted “Under Secretary for Health” for “Chief Medical Director”.
42 U.S.C. § 285d–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285d–8. Juvenile arthritis and related conditions
(a) Expansion and coordination of activities
The Director of the Institute, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, shall expand and intensify the programs of such Institutes with respect to research and related activities concerning juvenile arthritis and related conditions.
(b) Coordination
The Directors referred to in subsection (a) shall jointly coordinate the programs referred to in such subsection and consult with the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 442A, as added Pub. L. 106–310, div. A, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1111; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(23), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–482 struck out heading and text of subsec. (c). Text read as follows: “For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–482 applicable only with respect to amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2007 or subsequent fiscal years, see section 109 of Pub. L. 109–482, set out as a note under section 281 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 285e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e. Purpose of Institute
The general purpose of the National Institute on Aging (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Institute”) is the conduct and support of biomedical, social, and behavioral research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the aging process and the diseases and other special problems and needs of the aged.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 443, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 854.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Study of Malnutrition in Elderly
text: Pub. L. 103–43, title XIX, § 1902, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 201, directed Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through National Institute on Aging, to conduct a 3-year study on health benefits and cost-effectiveness of nutrition screening and intervention activities of the elderly, and a 3-year study to determine extent of malnutrition in elderly individuals in hospitals and long-term care facilities and in elderly individuals who are living independently, provided for creation of advisory panel to oversee studies, provided for submission to Congress of reports containing findings of such studies, and provided for termination of advisory panel 3 years after June 10, 1993.
heading: Study of Personnel for Health Needs of Elderly
text: Section 8 of Pub. L. 99–158 directed Secretary to conduct a study on the adequacy and availability of personnel to meet the current and projected health needs (including needs for home and community-based care) of elderly Americans through the year 2020, and report the results of the study, with recommendations, to Congress by Mar. 1, 1987.
42 U.S.C. § 285e–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e–4. Awards for leadership and excellence in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
(a) Senior researchers in biomedical research
The Director of the Institute shall make awards to senior researchers who have made distinguished achievements in biomedical research in areas relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Awards under this section shall be used by the recipients to support research in areas relating to such disease and dementias, and may be used by the recipients to train junior researchers who demonstrate exceptional promise to conduct research in such areas.
(b) Eligible centers
The Director of the Institute may make awards under this section to researchers at centers supported under section 285e–2 of this title and to researchers at other public and nonprofit private entities.
(c) Required recommendation
The Director of the Institute shall make awards under this section only to researchers who have been recommended for such awards by the National Advisory Council on Aging.
(d) Selection procedures
The Director of the Institute shall establish procedures for the selection of the recipients of awards under this section.
(e) Term of award; renewal
Awards under this section shall be made for a one-year period, and may be renewed for not more than six additional consecutive one-year periods.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445B, formerly Pub. L. 99–660, title IX, § 931, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3807; renumbered § 445B of act July 1, 1944; amended Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 142(a), (d)(1), Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3057.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 11231 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 100–607.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(a), renumbered section 11231 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(1)(A), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(1)(B), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging” and made technical amendment to reference to section 285e–2 of this title to correct reference to corresponding provision of original act.
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(1)(C), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Availability of Appropriations
text: Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 142(b), Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3057, provided that: “With respect to amounts made available in appropriation Acts for the purpose of carrying out the programs transferred by subsection (a) to the Public Health Service Act [sections 285e–4 to 285e–8 of this title], such subsection may not be construed to affect the availability of such funds for such purpose.”
42 U.S.C. § 285e–6 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e–6. Dissemination of research results
The Director of the Institute shall disseminate the results of research conducted under section 285e–5 of this title and this section to appropriate professional entities and to the public.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445D, formerly Pub. L. 99–660, title IX, § 942, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3809; renumbered § 445D of act July 1, 1944; amended Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 142(a), (d)(3), Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3057, 3058.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 11242 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 100–607.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(a), renumbered section 11242 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(3), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging” and “section 285e–5 of this title and this section” for “this part”.
42 U.S.C. § 285e–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e–7. Clearinghouse on Alzheimer’s Disease
(a) Establishment; purpose; duties; publication of summary
The Director of the Institute shall establish the Clearinghouse on Alzheimer’s Disease (hereinafter referred to as the “Clearinghouse”). The purpose of the Clearinghouse is the dissemination of information concerning services available for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their families. The Clearinghouse shall—
(1) compile, archive, and disseminate information concerning research, demonstration, evaluation, and training programs and projects concerning Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; and
(2) annually publish a summary of the information compiled under paragraph (1) during the preceding 12-month period, and make such information available upon request to appropriate individuals and entities, including educational institutions, research entities, and Federal and public agencies.
(b) Fee for information
The Clearinghouse may charge an appropriate fee for information provided through the toll-free telephone line established under subsection (a)(3).1
(c) Summaries of research findings from other agencies
The Director of the Institute, the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Director of the National Center for Health Services Research and Health Care Technology Assessment shall provide to the Clearinghouse summaries of the findings of research conducted under part D.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445E, formerly Pub. L. 99–660, title IX, § 951, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3813; renumbered § 445E of act July 1, 1944, and amended Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 142(a), (d)(4), Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3057, 3058.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Part D, referred to in subsec. (c), probably means part D of title IX of Pub. L. 99–660, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3808, as amended, which is classified to subchapter IV (§ 11251 et seq.) of chapter 118 of this title. Prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 100–607, this section was part of title IX of Pub. L. 99–660.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 11281 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 100–607.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(a), renumbered section 11281 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(4)(A), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(4)(B), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging” and “part D” for “part E”.
42 U.S.C. § 285e–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e–8. Dissemination project
(a) Grant or contract for establishment
The Director of the Institute shall make a grant to, or enter into a contract with, a national organization representing individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for the conduct of the activities described in subsection (b).
(b) Project activities
The organization receiving a grant or contract under this section shall—
(1) establish a central computerized information system to—
(A) compile and disseminate information concerning initiatives by State and local governments and private entities to provide programs and services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; and
(B) translate scientific and technical information concerning such initiatives into information readily understandable by the general public, and make such information available upon request; and
(2) establish a national toll-free telephone line to make available the information described in paragraph (1), and information concerning Federal programs, services, and benefits for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their families.
(c) Fees for information; exception
The organization receiving a grant or contract under this section may charge appropriate fees for information provided through the toll-free telephone line established under subsection (b)(2), and may make exceptions to such fees for individuals and organizations who are not financially able to pay such fees.
(d) Application for grant or contract; contents
In order to receive a grant or contract under this section, an organization shall submit an application to the Director of the Institute. Such application shall contain—
(1) information demonstrating that such organization has a network of contacts which will enable such organization to receive information necessary to the operation of the central computerized information system described in subsection (b)(1);
(2) information demonstrating that, by the end of fiscal year 1991, such organization will be financially able to, and will, carry out the activities described in subsection (b) without a grant or contract from the Federal Government; and
(3) such other information as the Director may prescribe.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445F, formerly Pub. L. 99–660, title IX, § 952, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3813; renumbered § 445F of act July 1, 1944, and amended Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 142(a), (d)(5), Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3057, 3058.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 11282 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 100–607.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(a), renumbered section 11282 of this title as this section.
Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 100–607, § 142(d)(5), substituted “the Institute” for “the National Institute on Aging”.
42 U.S.C. § 285e–9 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e–9. Alzheimer’s disease registry
(a) In general
The Director of the Institute may make a grant to develop a registry for the collection of epidemiological data about Alzheimer’s disease and its incidence in the United States, to train personnel in the collection of such data, and for other matters respecting such disease.
(b) Qualifications
To qualify for a grant under subsection (a) an applicant shall—
(1) be an accredited school of medicine or public health which has expertise in the collection of epidemiological data about individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and in the development of disease registries, and
(2) have access to a large patient population, including a patient population representative of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445G, formerly Pub. L. 99–158, § 12, Nov. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 885, as renumbered § 445G and amended Pub. L. 103–43, title VIII, § 801, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 163.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 285e–2 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–43.
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–43, § 801(b)(1), reenacted section catchline without change.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–43, § 801(b)(1), substituted in heading “In general” for “Grant authority” and in text substituted “Director of the Institute” for “Director of the National Institute on Aging”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–43, § 801(b)(2), struck out subsec. (c) which authorized appropriations of $2,500,000 for grants to remain available until expended or through fiscal year 1989, whichever occurred first.
42 U.S.C. § 285e–10 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 285e–10. Aging processes regarding women
The Director of the Institute, in addition to other special functions specified in section 285e–1 of this title and in cooperation with the Directors of the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health, shall conduct research into the aging processes of women, with particular emphasis given to the effects of menopause and the physiological and behavioral changes occurring during the transition from pre- to post-menopause, and into the diagnosis, disorders, and complications related to aging and loss of ovarian hormones in women.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445H, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title VIII, § 802, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 163; amended Pub. L. 105–340, title I, § 105, Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3193; Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(24), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3688.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 109–482 struck out subsec. (a) designation before “The Director” and subsec. (b) which read as follows: “For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003. The authorization of appropriations established in the preceding sentence is in addition to any other authorization of appropriation that is available for such purpose.”
1998—Pub. L. 105–340 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–482 applicable only with respect to amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2007 or subsequent fiscal years, see section 109 of Pub. L. 109–482, set out as a note under section 281 of this title.