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36 U.S.C. § 306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 306. National bird
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national bird.
(Added Pub. L. 118–206, § 1(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2699.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Rule of Construction
text: Pub. L. 118–206, § 1(d), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2700, provided that: “Nothing in this section [enacting this section and provisions set out as a note under this section], the amendments made by this section, or the adoption of the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States may be construed or used as a reason to alter, change, modify, or otherwise affect any plan, policy, management decision, regulation, or other action of the Federal Government.”
heading: Findings
text: Pub. L. 118–206, § 1(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2699, provided that:
“Congress finds that—
“(1) bald eagles are a historical symbol of the United States representing independence, strength, and freedom;
“(2) the bald eagle is unique to North America;
“(3) on June 20, 1782, the bald eagle was adopted as the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Seal;
“(4) the bald eagle image remains the leading insignia for all branches of the United States military;
“(5) the bald eagle is the leading image on thousands of Federal Government branches, departments, and agencies, including the President, Vice-President, Congress, and Senate;
“(6) the bald eagle serves as the logo, trademark, and brand icon for businesses, nonprofit organizations, and sports teams across the United States;
“(7) bald eagles are integral to the spiritual lives and sacred belief systems of most Indigenous peoples and Tribal communities;
“(8) bald eagles are prevalent in belief, practice, stories, ceremonies, dance, traditions, songs, regalia, flags, insignias, arts, craft, and other forms of spiritual reverence;
“(9) bald eagle festivals are—
“(A) held in over 100 locations across the United States; and
“(B) key components of community engagement;
“(10) the bald eagle is prevalent on—
“(A) hundreds of United States stamps; and
“(B) many United States coins and currencies;
“(11) the bald eagle is a primary component and symbol on Federal and State flags throughout the United States; and
“(12) joint efforts of the Federal Government and State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals have contributed to the successful recovery of the bald eagle.”
38 U.S.C. § 7114 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 7114. Internship program
The Secretary shall establish a competitive internship program of the Board for individuals enrolled in the first or second year of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.
(Added Pub. L. 118–196, § 5(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2673.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Deadline for Establishing Internship Program
text: Pub. L. 118–196, § 5(c), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2673, provided that: “The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish the internship program required by section 7114 of such title [title 38], as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024].”
42 U.S.C. § 244b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 244b. Activities relating to cardiomyopathy
(a) Report on CDC national cardiomyopathy activities
(1) In general
Not later than 18 months after December 23, 2024, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report on findings generated from existing activities conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the understanding of the prevalence and epidemiology of cardiomyopathy across the lifespan, from birth to adulthood, with particular interest in the following:
(A) The natural history of individuals with cardiomyopathy, in both the pediatric and adult population.
(B) Estimates of cardiomyopathy-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations, in both the pediatric and adult population.
(2) Public access
Subject to paragraph (3), the report submitted under this subsection shall be made available to the public.
(3) Privacy protections
The Secretary shall ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that complies with all applicable privacy laws under Federal and State law.
(b) Improving risk assessments for individuals with cardiomyopathy
(1) In general
The Secretary shall develop and make publicly available a cardiomyopathy risk assessment for health care providers and individuals. Such risk assessment shall, at a minimum, include the following:
(A) Background information on the prevalence, incidence, and health impact of cardiomyopathy, including all forms of cardiomyopathy and their effects on pediatric, adolescent, and adult individuals.
(B) A worksheet with variables and conditions for an individual or health care provider to use in assessing whether an individual is at risk for cardiomyopathy.
(C) A worksheet with variables and stages of progression for an individual or health care provider to use in assessing whether and to what extent cardiomyopathy has progressed in an individual.
(D) Guidelines on cardiomyopathy screenings for individuals who are at risk for, or have a family history of, cardiomyopathy.
(2) Stakeholder input
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall seek input from external stakeholders including—
(A) representatives from national patient advocacy organizations expert in all forms of cardiomyopathy;
(B) representatives from medical professional societies that specialize in the care of adults and pediatrics with cardiomyopathy; and
(C) representatives from other relevant Federal agencies.
(c) Definition
In this section, the term “cardiomyopathy” has the meaning given to such term in section 244a of this title.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 312B, as added Pub. L. 118–176, § 2(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2607.)
42 U.S.C. § 244c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 244c. Cardiomyopathy research
(a) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, may expand and coordinate research and related activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to cardiomyopathy, which may include research with respect to—
(1) causation of cardiomyopathy, including genetic causes and molecular biomarkers;
(2) long-term health outcomes in individuals with cardiomyopathy, including infants, children, teenagers, adults, and elderly individuals; and
(3) studies using longitudinal data and retrospective analysis to identify effective treatments and outcomes for individuals with cardiomyopathy.
(b) Nonduplication
The Secretary shall ensure that any research and activities related to cardiomyopathy under this section do not unnecessarily duplicate activities, programs, or efforts of other agencies and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services.
(c) NIH report
Not later than 18 months after December 23, 2024, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall submit to Congress a report—
(1) outlining the ongoing research efforts of the National Institutes of Health regarding cardiomyopathy; and
(2) identifying—
(A) a research agenda regarding adult forms of cardiomyopathy;
(B) plans for researching cardiomyopathy affecting the pediatric population; and
(C) the areas of greatest need for such research.
(d) Cardiomyopathy defined
In this section, the term “cardiomyopathy” has the meaning given to such term in section 244a of this title.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 312C, as added Pub. L. 118–176, § 2(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2608.)
42 U.S.C. § 244d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 244d. Promoting student access to AEDs and CPR
(a) In general
The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote student access to automated external defibrillators (in this section referred to as “AEDs”) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (in this section referred to as “CPR”) in public elementary schools and secondary schools.
(b) Use of funds
An eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to carry out any of the following activities:
(1) Developing and providing comprehensive materials to establish AED and CPR programs in public elementary schools and secondary schools.
(2) Providing support for CPR and AED training programs in such schools for students, staff, and related sports volunteers.
(3) Providing support for developing a cardiac emergency response plan within such schools.
(4) Purchasing AEDs that have been approved under section 360e of title 21, cleared under section 360(k) of such title, or classified under section 360c(f)(2) of such title.
(5) Purchasing necessary AED batteries and performing necessary AED maintenance (such as by replacing AED pads) in accordance with the labeling of the AED involved.
(6) Replacing old and outdated AED and CPR equipment, machinery, and educational materials.
(c) Eligibility; application
To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall—
(1) be a local educational agency (including a public charter school operating as a local educational agency under State law), in consultation with a qualified health care entity; and
(2) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) ESEA terms
The terms “elementary school”, “local educational agency”, and “secondary school” have the meanings given such terms in section 7801 of title 20.
(2) Qualified health care entity
The term “qualified health care entity” means a health care entity that—
(A) is—
(i) a public entity; or
(ii) an organization that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title;
(B) demonstrates an ability to develop, train, and implement a comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in public elementary and secondary schools; and
(C) is qualified in providing technical assistance in AED and CPR training.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 312D, as added Pub. L. 118–176, § 2(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2608.)
42 U.S.C. § 280i–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 280i–4. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Developmental disabilities surveillance and research program
To carry out section 280i of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated 28,100,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
(b) Autism education, early detection, and intervention
To carry out section 280i–1 of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $56,344,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
(c) Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee; certain other programs
To carry out sections 280i–2 and 284g of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $306,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 399EE, as added Pub. L. 109–416, § 4(a), Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2829; amended Pub. L. 112–32, § 3, Sept. 30, 2011, 125 Stat. 361; Pub. L. 113–157, § 7, Aug. 8, 2014, 128 Stat. 1836; Pub. L. 114–255, div. A, title II, § 2042(f)(2), Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(e), Sept. 30, 2019, 133 Stat. 1114; Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(e), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2618.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(e)(1), substituted “$28,100,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029” for “$23,100,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(e)(2), substituted “$56,344,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029” for “$50,599,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–180, § 3(e)(3), substituted “there is authorized to be appropriated $306,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029” for “there are authorized to be appropriated $296,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(e)(1), substituted “$23,100,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024” for “$22,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(e)(2), substituted “$50,599,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024” for “$48,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–60, § 3(e)(3), substituted “there are authorized to be appropriated $296,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024” for “there is authorized to be appropriated $190,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019”.
2016—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–255 substituted “280i–2” for “280i–2, 283j,”.
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–157, § 7(1), substituted “fiscal years 2015 through 2019” for “fiscal years 2012 through 2014”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–157, § 7(2), substituted “fiscal years 2015 through 2019” for “fiscal years 2011 through 2014”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–157, § 7(3), substituted “$190,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2019” for “$161,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014”.
2011—Pub. L. 112–32 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2007 to 2011.
43 U.S.C. § 2214 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2214. Applicable period of drought program
(a) In general
The programs and authorities established under this subchapter shall become operative in any Reclamation State and in the State of Hawaii only after the Governor or Governors of the affected State or States, or on a reservation, when the governing body of the affected tribe has made a request for temporary drought assistance and the Secretary has determined that such temporary assistance is merited, or upon the approval of a drought contingency plan as provided in subchapter II of this chapter.
(b) Coordination with BPA
If a Governor referred to in subsection (a) is the Governor of the State of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana, the Governor shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration before making a request under subsection (a).
(c) Termination of authority
The authorities established under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 2028.
(Pub. L. 102–250, title I, § 104, Mar. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 56; Pub. L. 106–566, title II, § 201(a), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2820; Pub. L. 109–234, title II, § 2306(a), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 456; Pub. L. 111–212, title I, § 404(a), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2313; Pub. L. 113–76, div. D, title II, § 206, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 164; Pub. L. 115–141, div. D, title II, § 203(a), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 519; Pub. L. 116–260, div. D, title II, § 207(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1363; Pub. L. 117–103, div. D, title II, § 206(a), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 221; Pub. L. 118–170, § 2(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2589.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–170 substituted “2028” for “2022”.
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–103 substituted “2022” for “2021”.
2020—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”.
2018—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “2020” for “2017”.
2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–76 substituted “2017” for “2012”.
2010—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–212 substituted “September 30, 2012” for “September 30, 2010”.
2006—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–234 substituted “September 30, 2010” for “September 30, 2005”.
2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–566, § 201(a)(1), inserted “and in the State of Hawaii” after “Reclamation State”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–566, § 201(a)(2), substituted “on September 30, 2005” for “ten years after March 5, 1992”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Extension of Termination of Authority
text: Pub. L. 118–42, div. D, title II, § 206(a), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 194, provided that: “Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214(c)) shall be applied by substituting ‘2024’ for ‘2022’.”
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 117–328, div. D, title II, § 206(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4631.
43 U.S.C. § 2241 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 2241. Authorization of appropriations
Except as otherwise provided in section 2243 of this title (relating to temperature control devices at Shasta Dam, California), there is authorized to be appropriated not more than $120,000,000 1 in total for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2028.
(Pub. L. 102–250, title III, § 301, Mar. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 58; Pub. L. 104–206, title II, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2992; Pub. L. 106–60, title II, Sept. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(2) [title II], Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1441, 1441A–67; Pub. L. 107–66, title II, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 498; Pub. L. 108–7, div. D, title II, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 144; Pub. L. 108–137, title II, Dec. 1, 2003, 117 Stat. 1847; Pub. L. 109–234, title II, § 2306(b), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 457; Pub. L. 111–212, title I, § 404(b), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2314; Pub. L. 113–235, div. D, title II, § 204, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2311; Pub. L. 115–141, div. D, title II, § 203(b), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 519; Pub. L. 116–260, div. D, title II, § 207(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1363; Pub. L. 117–103, div. D, title II, § 206(b), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 221; Pub. L. 118–170, § 2(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2589.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–170 substituted “2028” for “2022”.
2022—Pub. L. 117–103 substituted “2022” for “2021”.
2020—Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “$120,000,000” for “$90,000,000” and “2020” for “2017”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “2017” for “2012”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–212 substituted “through 2012” for “through 2010”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–234 substituted “the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2010” for “fiscal years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004”.
2003—Pub. L. 108–137 substituted “2003, and 2004” for “and 2003”.
Pub. L. 108–7 substituted “2002, and 2003” for “and 2002”.
2001—Pub. L. 107–66 substituted “2001, and 2002” for “and 2001”.
2000—Pub. L. 106–377 substituted “2000, and 2001” for “and 2000”.
1999—Pub. L. 106–60 substituted “1999, and 2000” for “and 1997”.
1996—Pub. L. 104–206 substituted “1996, and 1997” for “and 1996”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Extension of Authorization of Appropriations
text: Pub. L. 118–42, div. D, title II, § 206(b), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 194, provided that: “Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2241) shall be applied by substituting ‘2024’ for ‘2022’ and by substituting ‘$130,000,000’ for ‘$120,000,000’.”
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 117–328, div. D, title II, § 206(b), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4631.
54 U.S.C. § 101122 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.—
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2030.
(b) Use of Funds.—
Funds made available under subsection (a)—
(1) may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when expenses are incurred;
(2) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation;
(3) may not be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses; and
(4) may not be deposited by the National Park Foundation into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title IV, § 402(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1488; amended Pub. L. 117–328, div. DD, title VI, § 646, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5616.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “$15,000,000” for “$5,000,000” and “2030” for “2023”.
5 U.S.C. § 321 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 321. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Agency.—
The term “agency” has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.
(2) Director.—
The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
(3) Government service delivery.—
The term “Government service delivery” means any action by an agency related to providing a benefit or service to an individual, business, or organization (such as a grantee or State, local, or Tribal entity), including any such action of a contractor or nonprofit organization acting on behalf of the agency or administering a federally-funded program.
(4) Government service delivery channel.—
The term “Government service delivery channel” means the format or medium of an interaction or transaction with the Federal Government, including in-person, through the mail, through a digital service, by telephone, through a contact center, on a website, through outreach and communication, and through collaboration with a third party, or through other ways in which an individual or entity significantly interacts with the Federal Government.
(5) High impact service provider.—
The term “high impact service provider” means an agency program identified by the Director due to the scale and impact of the public-facing services of the program.
(Added Pub. L. 118–231, § 2(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2829.)
5 U.S.C. § 323 (GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES)
§ 323. Lead agency officials for Government service delivery
(a) Responsibility for Government Service Delivery.—
The head of each agency shall be responsible for the Government service delivery of the agency which shall, at a minimum, include improving and enhancing Government services to better achieve the mission of the agency and build and maintain trust, transparency, and accountability.
(b) Lead Agency Service Delivery Officials.—
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subchapter, the head of each agency shall designate or appoint a senior official of the agency (who may be the deputy head of the agency) to implement this subchapter who shall have the following duties and authorities:
(1) Report directly to the head or deputy head of the agency.
(2) Possess sufficient operational authority to effectuate implementation of Government service delivery improvements within the agency, particularly with respect to high impact service providers.
(3) Coordinate and execute, as appropriate, under the direction of the head of the agency, and in collaboration with relevant agency officials as appropriate, efforts to improve and enhance the Government service delivery and Government service delivery channels of the agency.
(4) At the direction of the Federal Government Service Delivery Lead, submit an implementation plan for improving agency Government service delivery.
(5) Coordinate the collection and reporting of the data and information required pursuant to section 322 and use such data and information to improve Government service delivery.
(6) Facilitate collaboration among and between offices, and components within the agency and with other agencies as appropriate, in coordination with the Federal Government Service Delivery Lead, to improve and enhance Government service delivery.
(7) Assist with the implementation by the agency of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (15 U.S.C. 3501 note; Public Law 115–336).
(8) Assist in the incorporation of the Government service delivery requirements established under this subchapter in agency plans (such as strategic plans or annual performance plans).
(Added Pub. L. 118–231, § 2(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2831.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 118–231, which was approved Jan. 4, 2025.