§ 201. Definitions

§ 201. Definitions

(a) The term “Service” means the Public Health Service;

(b) The term “Surgeon General” means the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service;

(c) Unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

(d) The term “regulations”, except when otherwise specified, means rules and regulations made by the Surgeon General with the approval of the Secretary;

(e) The term “executive department” means any executive department, agency, or independent establishment of the United States or any corporation wholly owned by the United States;

(f) Except as provided in sections 246(g)(4)(B),11 See References in Text note below. 247c(c)(1),1 254d(h)(3),1 263c(5),1 264(d), 292a(9),1 300a(c), 300f(13), and 300n(1) 1 of this title, the term “State” includes, in addition to the several States, only the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

(g) The term “possession” includes, among other possessions, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands;

(h) Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, § 986(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 603.

(i) The term “vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water, exclusive of aircraft and amphibious contrivances;

(j) The term “habit-forming narcotic drug” or “narcotic” means opium and coca leaves and the several alkaloids derived therefrom, the best known of these alkaloids being morphia, heroin, and codeine, obtained from opium, and cocaine derived from the coca plant; all compounds, salts, preparations, or other derivatives obtained either from the raw material or from the various alkaloids; Indian hemp and its various derivatives, compounds, and preparations, and peyote in its various forms; isonipecaine and its derivatives, compounds, salts, and preparations; opiates (as defined in section 4731(g) ^1 of title 26);

(k) The term “addict” means any person who habitually uses any habit-forming narcotic drugs so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare, or who is or has been so far addicted to the use of such habit-forming narcotic drugs as to have lost the power of self-control with reference to his addiction;

(l) The term “psychiatric disorders” includes diseases of the nervous system which affect mental health;

(m) The term “State mental health authority” means the State health authority, except that, in the case of any State in which there is a single State agency, other than the State health authority, charged with responsibility for administering the mental health program of the State, it means such other State agency;

(n) The term “heart diseases” means diseases of the heart and circulation;

(o) The term “dental diseases and conditions” means diseases and conditions affecting teeth and their supporting structures, and other related diseases of the mouth; and

(p) The term “uniformed service” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

(q) The term “drug dependent person” means a person who is using a controlled substance (as defined in section 802 of title 21) and who is in a state of psychic or physical dependence, or both, arising from the use of that substance on a continuous basis. Drug dependence is characterized by behavioral and other responses which include a strong compulsion to take the substance on a continuous basis in order to experience its psychic effects or to avoid the discomfort caused by its absence.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title I, § 2, 58 Stat. 682; July 3, 1946, ch. 538, § 3, 60 Stat. 421; Feb. 28, 1948, ch. 83, § 1, 62 Stat. 38; June 16, 1948, ch. 481, § 6(a), 62 Stat. 469; June 24, 1948, ch. 621, § 6(a), 62 Stat. 601; 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, §§ 5, 8, eff. Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631; Pub. L. 86–70, § 31(a), June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 86–415, § 5(a), Apr. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 34; Pub. L. 86–624, § 29(a), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 419; 1965 Reorg. Plan No. 2, eff. July 13, 1965, 30 F.R. 8819, 79 Stat. 1318; Pub. L. 91–212, § 11, Mar. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 67; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090; Pub. L. 91–513, title I, § 2(b), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1240; Pub. L. 93–523, § 2(b), Dec. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 1693; Pub. L. 94–317, title III, § 301(a), June 23, 1976, 90 Stat. 707; Pub. L. 94–484, title IX, § 905(a), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2325; Pub. L. 95–83, title I, § 107, Aug. 1, 1977, 91 Stat. 386; Pub. L. 96–79, title II, § 203(e)(2), Oct. 4, 1979, 93 Stat. 635; Pub. L. 97–35, title IX, §§ 902(d)(5), 986(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 560, 603; Pub. L. 103–43, title XX, § 2008(e), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 212; Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 209(l)(1), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 448.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 246(g) of this title, referred to in subsec. (f), was repealed by Pub. L. 96–398, title I, § 107(d), Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1571.

Section 247c(c)(1) of this title, referred to in subsec. (f), was repealed by Pub. L. 94–317, title II, § 203(f)(1), June 23, 1976, 90 Stat. 704.

Section 254d(h)(3) of this title, referred to in subsec. (f), was redesignated section 254d(i)(4) of this title by Pub. L. 100–177, title II, § 202(b)(5), title III, § 301(1), Dec. 1, 1987, 101 Stat. 996, 1003, and was subsequently redesignated section 254d(j)(4) of this title by Pub. L. 107–251, title III, § 301(b)(1), Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1643.

Section 263c(5) of this title, referred to in subsec. (f), was in the original a reference to section 355(5) of the Public Health Service Act which was redesignated section 531(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by Pub. L. 101–629, § 19(a)(3), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4530, and is now classified to section 360hh(5) of Title 21, Food and Drugs.

Section 292a of this title, referred to in subsec. (f), contained definitions for purposes of subchapter V of this chapter prior to the general revision of subchapter V by Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102, Oct. 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 1994. See sections 292o and 295p of this title.

Section 300n of this title, referred to in subsec. (f), was repealed by Pub. L. 99–660, title VII, § 701(a), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3799.

Section 4731(g) of title 26, referred to in subsec. (j), was repealed by Pub. L. 91–513, title III, § 1101(b)(3)(A), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1292. A definition of “opiate” is contained in section 102 of Pub. L. 91–513, which is classified to section 802 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. Reference to section 4731(g) of title 26 was substituted for “section 3228(f) of title 26” on authority of section 7852(b) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, which provides that a reference in other laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 is deemed a reference to the corresponding provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of title I of act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, 58 Stat. 682, and not as part of title II of such Act which comprises this subchapter.

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 118–42 substituted “the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau” for “and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands”.

1993—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–43 substituted “Health and Human Services” for “Health, Education, and Welfare”.

1981—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 97–35, § 902(d)(5), struck out reference to section 300d(2) of this title.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 97–35, § 986(a), struck out subsec. (h) which defined “seamen”.

1979—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 96–79 struck out from enumeration of excepted sections reference to section 300s–3(1) of this title.

1977—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 95–83 expanded definition of “State” to include American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

1976—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 94–484 amended subsec. (f) generally.

Pub. L. 94–317 substituted provisions defining, with certain specific exceptions, “State” to include the several States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for provisions defining “State” to include a State or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, except in section 264(d) of this title such term means a State or the District of Columbia, and in subchapter XII of this chapter such term includes Guam, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

1974—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 93–523 designated existing provisions as cl. (1) and added cl. (2).

1970—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 91–212 amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) read as follows: “The term ‘Administrator’ means the Federal Security Administrator;”.

Subsec. (q). Pub. L. 91–513 added subsec. (q).

1960—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 86–624 struck out “Hawaii,” before “Puerto Rico”.

Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 86–415 added subsec. (p).

1959—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 86–70 struck out “Alaska,” after “Hawaii,” and substituted “or the District of Columbia” for “, the District of Columbia, or Alaska”.

1948—Subsec. (j). Act Feb. 28, 1948, inserted “isonipecaine and its derivatives, compounds, salts, and preparations; opiates (as defined in section 4731(g) of title 26)”.

Subsec. (n). Act June 16, 1948, added subsec. (n).

Subsec. (o). Act June 24, 1948, added subsec. (o).

1946—Subsecs. (l), (m). Act July 3, 1946, added subsecs. (l) and (m).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Secretary of Health and Human Services” substituted in text for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” pursuant to section 509(b) of Pub. L. 96–88, which is classified to section 3508(b) of Title 20, Education.

Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–310, div. A, title XXIX, § 2901, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1168, provided that: “This division [see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by this division take effect October 1, 2000, or upon the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 17, 2000], whichever occurs later.”

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–43, title XXI, § 2101, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 219, provided that: “Subject to section 203(c) [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 283c of this title], this Act [see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note below] and the amendments made by this Act take effect upon the date of the enactment of this Act [June 10, 1993].”

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

Amendment by section 902(d)(5) of Pub. L. 97–35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 902(h) of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 238l of this title.

Amendment by section 986(a) of Pub. L. 97–35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 986(c) of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 249 of this title.

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–79 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 204 of Pub. L. 96–79, set out as a note under section 300q of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Pub. L. 91–212, § 12(b), Mar. 16, 1970, 84 Stat. 67, provided that: “The amendments made by sections 10(d) and 11 [amending this section and sections 276, 277, 278, 280, 280a–1, 280b–2 to 280b–9, and 280b–11 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 13, 1970].”

Effective Date of 1960 Amendment

Pub. L. 86–624, § 47(f), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 423, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (c), paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b), and paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of section 14 [amending sections 15i, 15jj, 15ggg, 244, and 645 of Title 20, Education], by section 20(a) [amending section 41 of Title 29, Labor], by section 23(b) [amending section 466j of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters], by subsections (a), (b), and (c), and paragraph (4) of subsection (d), of section 29 [amending this section and sections 255, 264, and 291i of this title], and by subsection (d), and paragraph (2) of subsection (c), of section 30 [amending sections 410 and 1301 of this title] shall become effective on August 21, 1959.”

Effective Date of 1959 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 86–70 effective Jan. 3, 1959, see section 47(d) of Pub. L. 86–70.

Short Title of 2025 Amendment

Pub. L. 119–44, § 1(a), Dec. 1, 2025, 139 Stat. 669, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025’.”

Pub. L. 118–228, § 1, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2822, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 282 and 282a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0’.”

Short Title of 2024 Amendment

Pub. L. 118–180, § 1, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2614, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 280i to 280i–4 and 284g of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 280i of this title] may be cited as the ‘Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024’ or the ‘Autism CARES Act of 2024’.”

Pub. L. 118–178, § 1, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2612, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300w–9 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024’.”

Pub. L. 118–176, § 1, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2605, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 244a to 244d of this title] may be cited as the ‘Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in the Schools Act of 2024’ or the ‘HEARTS Act of 2024’.”

Pub. L. 118–158, div. C, § 3001(a), Dec. 21, 2024, 138 Stat. 1761, provided that: “This division [amending sections 247d, 247d–7e, 247d–7f, 254b–2, 254c–2, 254c–3, 256h, 300hh–10b to 300hh–10d, 300hh–11, 701, 710, 713, 1395f, 1395m, 1395w–4, 1395w–102, 1395cc–7, 1395ww, 1395aaa, 1395iii, and 1396r–4 of this title and section 3014 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1395m and 1395ww of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1395b–3 and 1395ww of this title] may be cited as the ‘Health Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2025’.”

Pub. L. 118–147, § 1, Dec. 12, 2024, 138 Stat. 1674, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280e–5 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023’.”

Pub. L. 118–142, § 1, Dec. 11, 2024, 138 Stat. 1662, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280c–5 of this title] may be cited as the ‘BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024’.”

Pub. L. 118–107, § 1, Nov. 21, 2024, 138 Stat. 1594, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g–13 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024’.”

Pub. L. 118–86, § 1, Sept. 26, 2024, 138 Stat. 1549, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300d–71 to 300d–73 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024’.”

Pub. L. 118–84, § 1, Sept. 26, 2024, 138 Stat. 1544, provided that: “This Act [transferring section 254c–15 of this title to section 290ee–10 of this title and amending section 254c–15 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act’ or the ‘SIREN Reauthorization Act’.”

Pub. L. 118–66, § 1, July 2, 2024, 138 Stat. 1443, provided that: “This Act [enacting part W of subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act’.”

Short Title of 2023 Amendment

Pub. L. 118–14, § 1, Sept. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 69, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 273, 274, 274b, 274c, and 274d of this title] may be cited as the ‘Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act’.”

Pub. L. 117–356, § 1, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6282, provided that: “This Act [amending section 254r of this title] may be cited as the ‘State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022’.”

Pub. L. 117–350, § 1, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6262, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 285a–11 and 285a–11a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Reauthorization Act of 2022’ or the ‘Childhood Cancer STAR Reauthorization Act’.”

Short Title of 2022 Amendment

Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, § 1, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5627, provided that: “This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Health Extenders, Improving Access to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, and Strengthening Public Health Act of 2022’.”

Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title I, § 1001, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5634, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022’.”

Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title II, § 2001, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5706, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act’ or the ‘PREVENT Pandemics Act’.”

Pub. L. 117–244, § 1, Dec. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 2340, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 285b–9 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act’.”

Pub. L. 117–241, § 1, Dec. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 2332, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022’.”

Pub. L. 117–204, § 1, Oct. 17, 2022, 136 Stat. 2231, provided that: “This Act [amending section 254b of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 254b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act’.”

Pub. L. 117–105, § 1, Mar. 18, 2022, 136 Stat. 1118, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 294t of this title and provisions set out as notes under section 294t of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act’.”

Pub. L. 117–104, § 1, Mar. 18, 2022, 136 Stat. 1117, provided that: “This Act [amending section 285t of this title] may be cited as the ‘John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021’.”

Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title XIII, § 1315(a), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 938, provided that: “This section [amending section 300u–7 of this title] may be cited as ‘Bree’s Law’.”

Pub. L. 117–100, § 1, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 44, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 290bb–33 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 290bb–33 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021’ or the ‘STANDUP Act of 2021’.”

Short Title of 2021 Amendment

Pub. L. 117–15, § 1, May 26, 2021, 135 Stat. 277, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 274k, 274m, and 282 of this title and enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under section 274k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Timely ReAuthorization of Necessary Stem-cell Programs Lends Access to Needed Therapies Act of 2021’ or the ‘TRANSPLANT Act of 2021’.”

Pub. L. 117–8, § 1, Apr. 23, 2021, 135 Stat. 254, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 263–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021’.”

Pub. L. 116–324, § 1, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 5085, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300ii–3 and 300ii–4 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020’.”

Pub. L. 116–292, § 1, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4896, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g of this title] may be cited as the ‘School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act’.”

Short Title of 2020 Amendment

Pub. L. 116–273, § 1, Dec. 31, 2020, 134 Stat. 3352, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300c–11 and 300c–14 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act’.”

Pub. L. 116–260, div. BB, title I, § 101, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2758, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘No Surprises Act’.”

Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title III, § 3001, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 360, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 3001–3404) of title III of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’.”

Short Title of 2019 Amendment

Pub. L. 116–94, div. N, title I, § 404(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3116, provided that: “This section [enacting sections 247b–23 and 300hh–32 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Kay Hagan Tick Act’.”

Pub. L. 116–60, § 1, Sept. 30, 2019, 133 Stat. 1110, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 280i to 280i–4 and 284g of this title] may be cited as the ‘Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019’ or the ‘Autism CARES Act of 2019’.”

Pub. L. 116–49, § 1, Aug. 22, 2019, 133 Stat. 1072, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300w–9 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019’.”

Pub. L. 116–22, § 1(a), June 24, 2019, 133 Stat. 905, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019’.”

Short Title of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–408, § 1, Dec. 31, 2018, 132 Stat. 5384, provided that: “This Act [amending section 254r of this title] may be cited as the ‘State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–406, § 1, Dec. 31, 2018, 132 Stat. 5362, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280c–4 of this title, amending sections 280c–3 and 280c–5 of this title, and repealing section 280c–4 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act’ or the ‘BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act’.”

Pub. L. 115–398, § 1, Dec. 31, 2018, 132 Stat. 5328, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300d–54 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Act of 2018’ or the ‘SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–377, § 1, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5114, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 280b–1d, 280b–3, 300d–52 and 300d–53 of this title, and repealing section 280b–1e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–344, § 1, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5047, provided that: “This Act [amending section 247b–12 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–342, § 1, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5040, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g–13 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017’.”

Pub. L. 115–328, § 1, Dec. 18, 2018, 132 Stat. 4471, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 247b–4f and 280g–5 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 247b–4f of this title] may be cited as the ‘Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act of 2018’ or the ‘PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–327, § 1, Dec. 18, 2018, 132 Stat. 4468, provided that: “This Act [enacting and amending section 300b–5 of this title and amending provisions set out as a note under section 300b–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–320, § 1, Dec. 17, 2018, 132 Stat. 4437, provided that: “This Act [amending section 254e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Improving Access to Maternity Care Act’.”

Pub. L. 115–302, § 1, Dec. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 4396, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 256g, 280k, and 280k–1 of this title] may be cited as the [‘]Action for Dental Health Act of 2018[’].”

Pub. L. 115–263, § 1, Oct. 10, 2018, 132 Stat. 3672, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300gg–19b of this title and amending provisions set out as a note under section 355 of Title 21, Food and Drugs] may be cited as the ‘Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act’.”

Pub. L. 115–241, § 1, Sept. 18, 2018, 132 Stat. 2892, provided that: “This Act [amending section 256e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018’.”

Pub. L. 115–194, § 1, July 7, 2018, 132 Stat. 1506, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280e–5 of this title] may be cited as the [‘]Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018[’].”

Pub. L. 115–180, § 1(a), June 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 1382, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 285a–11a and 285a–11b of this title, amending sections 280e–3a, 284a, 285a–10, and 285a–11 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 285a–10 and 285a–11 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018’ or the ‘Childhood Cancer STAR Act’.”

Short Title of 2017 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–96, div. C, Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2052, provided that: “This division [amending sections 254b–2, 254c–2, 254c–3, 256h, 300u–11, and 1397dd of this title and section 3014 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1397dd of this title] may be cited as the ‘CHIP and Public Health Funding Extension Act’.”

Pub. L. 115–71, § 1, Oct. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 1218, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017’.”

Short Title of 2016 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–322, title II, § 2001, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1716, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 300j–3d, 300j–19a, 300j–19b, and 300j–27 of this title, repealing section 300j–25 of this title, amending sections 300f, 300g–3, 300g–6, 300j–1, 300j–12, 300j–24, and 6945 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 300j–1, 300j–3d, and 300j–12 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Water and Waste Act of 2016’.”

Pub. L. 114–255, § 1(a), Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1033, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘21st Century Cures Act’.”

Pub. L. 114–255, div. A, § 1000, Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1039, provided that: “This Division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘21st Century Cures Act’.”

Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, § 6000, Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1202, provided that: “This division [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016’.”

Pub. L. 114–198, § 1(a), July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 695, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016’.”

Short Title of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title III, § 301, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2996, provided that: “This title [amending sections 300mm, 300mm–4, 300mm–21, 300mm–22, 300mm–31, 300mm–41, 300mm–52, and 300mm–61 of this title] may be cited as the ‘James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act’.”

Pub. L. 114–104, § 1, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2216, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 274k and 274m of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 274e of this title and amending provisions set out as a note under section 274k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015’.”

Pub. L. 114–98, § 1, Dec. 11, 2015, 129 Stat. 2199, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300j–1 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300j–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act’.”

Pub. L. 114–91, § 1, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 723, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 247b–13 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015’.”

Pub. L. 114–60, § 1, Oct. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 543, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300gg–91, 1395iii, and 18024 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act’.”

Pub. L. 114–45, § 1, Aug. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 473, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300j–19 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Drinking Water Protection Act’.”

Short Title of 2014 Amendment

Pub. L. 113–265, § 1, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2942, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280m of this title] may be cited as the ‘EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–240, § 1(a), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2851, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300b–16 and 300b–17 of this title, amending sections 300b–8 to 300b–15 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 289 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–236, § 1, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2831, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300c–13 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act’.”

Pub. L. 113–196, § 1, Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2052, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 280b–1c, 280b–3, 300d–52, and 300d–53 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–180, § 1, Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1915, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300w–9 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–166, § 1, Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1879, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 247b–18, 247b–19, and 283g of this title] may be cited as the ‘Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–157, § 1, Aug. 8, 2014, 128 Stat. 1831, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 280i to 280i–4 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 280i of this title] may be cited as the ‘Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2014’ or the ‘Autism CARES Act of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–152, § 1, Aug. 8, 2014, 128 Stat. 1825, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300d–31 and 300d–61 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014’.”

Pub. L. 113–98, § 1, Apr. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 1140, provided that: “This Act [amending section 256e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013’.”

Pub. L. 113–77, § 1, Jan. 24, 2014, 128 Stat. 644, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300d–71 to 300d–73 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300d–73 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Poison Center Network Act’.”

Short Title of 2013 Amendment

Pub. L. 113–64, § 1, Dec. 20, 2013, 127 Stat. 668, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300g–6 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300g–6 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Community Fire Safety Act of 2013’.”

Pub. L. 113–55, title I, § 101, Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat. 641, provided that: “This title [amending sections 247b–4f, 254c–14, and 280g–5 of this title, repealing section 247b–4g of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 247b–4f of this title] may be cited as the ‘Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act’ or the ‘PREEMIE Reauthorization Act’.”

Pub. L. 113–55, title II, § 201, Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat. 644, provided that: “This title [amending section 284h of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Pediatric Research Network Act of 2013’.”

Pub. L. 113–55, title III, § 301, Nov. 27, 2013, 127 Stat. 646, provided that: “This title [amending section 283m of this title] may be cited as the ‘CHIMP Act Amendments of 2013’.”

Pub. L. 113–51, § 1, Nov. 21, 2013, 127 Stat. 579, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 274f–5 of this title and amending sections 273 and 274 of this title and section 1122 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure] may be cited as the ‘HIV Organ Policy Equity Act’.”

Pub. L. 113–48, § 1, Nov. 13, 2013, 127 Stat. 575, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g of this title] may be cited as the ‘School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act’.”

Pub. L. 113–5, § 1(a), Mar. 13, 2013, 127 Stat. 161, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300hh–10a of this title and sections 360bbb–3a and 360bbb–3b of Title 21, Food and Drugs, amending sections 247d, 247d–1, 247d–3a to 247d–4, 247d–6 to 247d–6b, 247d–6d, 247d–7b, 247d–7e, 247d–7f, 284m, 284m–1, 300hh–1, 300hh–10, 300hh–11, 300hh–15, and 300hh–16 of this title, sections 355, 355–1, 355a, 360bbb–3, and 360bbb–4 of Title 21, and section 8117 of Title 38, Veterans’ Benefits, repealing section 247d–6c of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 247d–6a and 300hh–10 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 247d–6a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013’.”

Short Title of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–202, § 1, Dec. 4, 2012, 126 Stat. 1483, provided that: “This Act [amending section 263a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012’.”

Short Title of 2011 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–32, § 1, Sept. 30, 2011, 125 Stat. 361, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 280i to 280i–4 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011’.”

Pub. L. 111–380, § 1, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4131, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300g–6 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300g–6 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act’.”

Pub. L. 111–347, § 1(a), Jan. 2, 2011, 124 Stat. 3623, provided that: “This Act [enacting subchapter XXXI of this chapter, section 5000C of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and provisions set out as a note under section 5000C of Title 26 and amending provisions set out as notes under section 1101 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, and section 40101 of Title 49, Transportation] may be cited as the ‘James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010’.”

Short Title of 2010 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–337, § 1, Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3588, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2010’.”

Pub. L. 111–264, § 1, Oct. 8, 2010, 124 Stat. 2789, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 274k and 274m of this title and amending provisions set out as a note under section 274k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010’.”

Pub. L. 111–148, title VII, § 7001(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 804, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 7001–7003) of title VII of Pub. L. 111–148, amending sections 262 and 284m of this title, sections 355, 355a, 355c, and 379g of Title 21, Food and Drugs, section 2201 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 271 of Title 35, Patents, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 262 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009’.”

Pub. L. 111–148, title VIII, § 8001, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 828, which provided that title VIII of Pub. L. 111–148, enacting subchapter XXX of this chapter, amending section 1396a of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 300ll of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1396p of this title, could be cited as the “Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act” or the “CLASS Act”, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–240, title VI, § 642(b)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2358.

Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10409(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 978, provided that: “This section [enacting section 282d of this title and amending sections 282 and 290b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Cures Acceleration Network Act of 2009’.”

Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10410(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 984, provided that: “This section [enacting section 290bb–33 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Establishing a Network of Health-Advancing National Centers of Excellence for Depression Act of 2009’ or the ‘ENHANCED Act of 2009’.”

Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10411(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 988, provided that: “This subtitle [probably means this section, enacting sections 280g–13 and 285b–8 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congenital Heart Futures Act’.”

Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10413(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 990, provided that: “This section [enacting part V of subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009’ or the ‘EARLY Act’.”

Short Title of 2009 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–87, § 1(a), Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2885, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300ff–87a of this title and part G of subchapter XXIV of this chapter, amending sections 300ff–11 to 300ff–17, 300ff–19 to 300ff–27, 300ff–28, 300ff–29, 300ff–29a, 300ff–30, 300ff–31a, 300ff–31b, 300ff–33, 300ff–34, 300ff–37, 300ff–37a, 300ff–38, 300ff–51 to 300ff–55, 300ff–61 to 300ff–67, 300ff–71, 300ff–81 to 300ff–88, 300ff–101, 300ff–111, and 300ff–121 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 300ff–11 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 300ff–11 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009’.”

Pub. L. 111–11, title XIV, § 14001, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1452, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 280g–9, 284o, and 284p of this title] may be cited as the ‘Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act’.”

Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13001(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 226, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter XXVIII of this chapter and chapter 156 of this title, amending sections 1320d, 1320d–5, and 1320d–6 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 17931 of this title] (and title IV of division B [amending sections 1395f, 1395r, 1395w, 1395w–4, 1395w–21, 1395w–23, 1395ww, 1395iii, and 1396b of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1395ww of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under section 1395ww of this title]) may be cited as the ‘Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act’ or the ‘HITECH Act’.”

Short Title of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–426, § 1, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4835, provided that: “This Act [amending section 274 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 274 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Organ Transplant Authorization Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–413, § 1, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4338, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 274i to 274i–4 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–392, § 1(a), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4195, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 285b–7c of this title, amending section 247b–6 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 247b–6 and 264 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–381, § 1, Oct. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 4081, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300gg–7 and 300gg–54 of this title, section 9813 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and section 1185c of Title 29, Labor, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 9813 of Title 26] may be cited as ‘Michelle’s Law’.”

Pub. L. 110–377, § 1, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4063, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300d–71 to 300d–73 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 300d–71 to 300d–73 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Poison Center Support, Enhancement, and Awareness Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–374, § 1, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4051, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280g–8 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 280g–8 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act’.”

Pub. L. 110–373, § 1, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4047, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280g–7 of this title] may be cited as the ‘ALS Registry Act’.”

Pub. L. 110–361, § 1, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4010, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 247b–18, 247b–19, and 283g of this title] may be cited as the ‘Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–355, § 1, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 3988, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300hh–17 of this title, amending sections 254b, 254c, 254e, 254f, 254h–1, 254k, 254q, 254q–1, 256g, and 1395x of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 254b and 1395x of this title] may be cited as the ‘Health Care Safety Net Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–354, § 1, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 3984, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 285a–12 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title V, § 511, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3881, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 511, 512) of title V of div. C of Pub. L. 110–343, amending section 300gg–5 of this title, section 9812 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and section 1185a of Title 29, Labor, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 300gg–5 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–339, § 1, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3733, provided that: “This Act [amending section 254c–8 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2007’.”

Pub. L. 110–285, § 1, July 29, 2008, 122 Stat. 2628, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 280e–3a and 285a–11 of this title, amending section 280e–4 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 280e–3a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–206, § 1, Apr. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 714, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280b–1e of this title and amending sections 280b–1b, 280b–1c, 280b–1d, 300d–52, 300d–53, and 300d–61 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–204, § 1, Apr. 24, 2008, 122 Stat. 705, as amended by Pub. L. 110–237, § 1(b)(1), May 27, 2008, 122 Stat. 1557, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300b–11 to 300b–15 of this title and amending sections 300b–8 to 300b–10 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2008’.”

Pub. L. 110–202, § 1, Apr. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 697, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280b–1f of this title] may be cited as the ‘Safety of Seniors Act of 2007’.”

Short Title of 2007 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–170, § 1, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2465, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 287a–3a and 287a–4 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Chimp Haven is Home Act’.”

Pub. L. 110–144, § 1, Dec. 21, 2007, 121 Stat. 1813, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 273b of this title, amending section 274e of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 274e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act’.”

Pub. L. 110–23, § 1, May 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 90, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 300d–5 of this title, amending sections 300d, 300d–3, 300d–12 to 300d–15, 300d–22, 300d–32, 300d–51, and 300d–52 of this title, and repealing sections 300d–2 and 300d–16 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act of 2007’.”

Pub. L. 110–18, § 1, Apr. 20, 2007, 121 Stat. 80, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 300k, 300m, 300n–4, and 300n–5 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007’.”

Pub. L. 109–482, § 1, Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3675, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–475, § 1, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3565, provided that: “This Act [amending section 247b–17 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005’ or ‘Johanna’s Law’.”

Short Title of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–450, § 1, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3341, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 247b–4f, 247b–4g, and 280g–5 of this title, amending sections 241 and 280g–4 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 247b–4f of this title] may be cited as the ‘Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act’ or the ‘PREEMIE Act’.”

Pub. L. 109–442, § 1, Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3291, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300ii to 300ii–4 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–422, § 1, Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 2890, provided that: “This Act [amending section 290bb–25b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act’ or the ‘STOP Act’.”

Pub. L. 109–417, § 1(a), Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2831, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 204a, 247d–7e, 247d–7f, 254u, 300hh–1, 300hh–2, 300hh–10, 300hh–15, and 300hh–16 of this title and section 360bbb–4 of Title 21, Food and Drugs, amending sections 215, 247d–1, 247d–3a, 247d–3b, 247d–4, 247d–6, 247d–6a, 247d–6b, 247d–7b, 254d, 254q–1, 300hh, 300hh–11, and 1320b–5 of this title, sections 313, 314, and 321j of Title 6, Domestic Security, and section 8117 of Title 38, Veterans’ Benefits, repealing sections 247d–2 and 247d–3 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 204a, 247d–6a, 262a, 300hh–10, 300hh–11, and 1320b–5 of this title and section 313 of Title 6] may be cited as the ‘Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act’.”

Pub. L. 109–416, § 1, Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2821, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 280i to 280i–4 and 283j of this title, amending section 284g of this title, and repealing sections 247b–4b to 247b–4e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Combating Autism Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–415, § 1(a), Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2767, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300ff–19, 300ff–20, 300ff–29a, 300ff–31a, 300ff–31b, and 300ff–121 of this title, amending sections 300ff–11 to 300ff–17, 300ff–19 to 300ff–27, 300ff–28, 300ff–29, 300ff–29a, 300ff–30, 300ff–31a, 300ff–31b, 300ff–33, 300ff–34, 300ff–37, 300ff–37a, 300ff–38, 300ff–51 to 300ff–55, 300ff–61 to 300ff–67, 300ff–71, 300ff–81 to 300ff–88, 300ff–101, 300ff–111, and 300ff–121 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300ff–11 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–307, § 1, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1721, provided that: “This Act [amending section 256e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–242, § 1, July 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 570, provided that: “This Act [amending section 289g–2 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006’.”

Pub. L. 109–172, § 1, Feb. 10, 2006, 120 Stat. 185, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300gg–45 of this title] may be cited as the ‘State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006’.”

Short Title of 2005 Amendments

Pub. L. 109–148, div. C, § 1, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2818, provided that: “This division [enacting sections 247d–6d and 247d–6e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act’.”

Pub. L. 109–129, § 1, Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2550, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 274l–1 of this title, amending sections 274k, 274l, and 274m of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 274k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005’.”

Pub. L. 109–60, § 1, Aug. 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 1979, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 280g–3 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 280g–3 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005’.”

Pub. L. 109–41, § 1(a), July 29, 2005, 119 Stat. 424, provided that: “This Act [enacting part C (§ 299b–21 et seq.) of subchapter VII of this chapter, redesignating former part C (§ 299c et seq.) as part D of subchapter VII of this chapter, and amending sections 299c–6 and 299c–7 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005’.”

Pub. L. 109–18, § 1, June 29, 2005, 119 Stat. 340, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 256a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005’.”

Short Title of 2004 Amendments

Pub. L. 108–377, § 1, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2202, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280g of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 280g of this title] may be cited as the ‘Asthmatic Schoolchildren’s Treatment and Health Management Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–365, § 1, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1738, provided that: “This Act [amending section 263b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–362, § 1, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1703, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 273 and 285c–3 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–355, § 1, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1404, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 290bb–36 and 290bb–36b of this title, amending sections 290bb–34 and 290bb–36 of this title, renumbering former section 290bb–36 of this title as section 290bb–36a of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 290bb–36 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act’.”

Pub. L. 108–276, § 1, July 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 835, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 247d–6a and 247d–6c of this title and section 320 of Title 6, Domestic Security, amending sections 247d–6, 247d–6b, 287a–2, 300aa–6, and 1320b–5 of this title, sections 312 and 313 of Title 6, and section 360bbb–3 of Title 21, Food and Drugs, renumbering section 300hh–12 of this title as section 247d–6b of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 247d–6a and 247d–6b of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 1107a of Title 10, Armed Forces] may be cited as the ‘Project BioShield Act of 2004’.”

Pub. L. 108–216, § 1, Apr. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 584, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 273a and 274f–1 to 274f–4 of this title and amending sections 273 and 274f of this title] may be cited as the ‘Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act’.”

Short Title of 2003 Amendments

Pub. L. 108–197, § 1, Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2898, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300gg–5 of this title and section 1185a of Title 29, Labor] may be cited as the ‘Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2003’.”

Pub. L. 108–194, § 1, Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2888, provided that: “This Act [enacting part G (§ 300d–71 et seq.) of subchapter X of this chapter, repealing chapter 142 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300d–71 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 14801 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act Amendments of 2003’.”

Pub. L. 108–163, § 1, Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2020, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 254c–18 of this title, amending sections 233, 247b–1, 247b–6, 247c–1, 254b, 254c, 254c–14, 254c–16, 254e to 254g, 254l, 254l–1, 254o, 300e–12, and 300ff–52 of this title, repealing section 254c–17 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 233 of this title, amending provisions set out as notes under sections 254b and 1396a of this title, and repealing provisions set out as notes under sections 254e and 254o of this title] may be cited as the ‘Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003’.”

Pub. L. 108–154, § 1, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1933, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 247b–4 and 15022 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 247b–4b and 15022 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003’.”

Pub. L. 108–75, § 1, Aug. 15, 2003, 117 Stat. 898, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 247b–21 and 285l–6 of this title and amending section 247b–20 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act’.”

Pub. L. 108–41, § 1, July 1, 2003, 117 Stat. 839, provided that: “This Act [amending section 244 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Automatic Defibrillation in Adam’s Memory Act’.”

Pub. L. 108–20, § 1, Apr. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 638, provided that: “This Act [enacting part C (§ 239 et seq.) of subchapter I of this chapter, amending section 233 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 233 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003’.”

Short Title of 2002 Amendments

Pub. L. 107–313, § 1, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2457, provided that: “This Act [amending section 300gg–5 of this title and section 1185a of Title 29, Labor] may be cited as the ‘Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–280, § 1, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1988, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 283h and 283i of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 283h of this title] may be cited as the ‘Rare Diseases Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–260, § 1, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1743, provided that: “This Act [amending section 280e of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 280e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act’.”

Pub. L. 107–251, § 1(a), Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1621, provided that: “This Act [enacting subparts V (§ 256) and X (§ 256f et seq.) of part D of subchapter II of this chapter and sections 254c–14 to 254c–17, 254g, and 254t of this title, amending sections 233, 247b–1, 247b–6, 247c–1, 254b, 254c, 254d to 254f–1, 254h to 254i, 254k to 254o, 254q, 254q–1, 256d, 290cc–34, 294o, 295p, 300e–12, and 300ff–52 of this title, repealing sections 254g and 254t of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 254b, 254e, 254l, 254o, 256, and 1396a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–251, title II, § 211, Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1632, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 211, 212) of title II of Pub. L. 107–251, enacting section 254c–14 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–205, § 1, Aug. 1, 2002, 116 Stat. 811, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 297n–1, 297w, 297x, and 298 of this title, amending sections 294c, 296, 296p, and 297n of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 296 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Nurse Reinvestment Act’.”

Pub. L. 107–188, § 1(a), June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 594, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–188, title I, § 159(a), June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 634, provided that: “This section [enacting sections 244 and 245 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 244 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002’.”

Pub. L. 107–172, § 1, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 541, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 285a–10 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 285a–10 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002’.”

Short Title of 2001 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–84, § 1, Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 823, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 247b–18, 247b–19, and 283g of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 247b–18 and 281 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001’, or the ‘MD–CARE Act’.”

Short Title of 2000 Amendments

Pub. L. 106–580, § 1, Dec. 29, 2000, 114 Stat. 3088, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 285r of this title, amending section 281 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 285r of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Establishment Act’.”

Pub. L. 106–551, § 1, Dec. 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 2752, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 287a–3a of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 287a–3a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act’.”

Pub. L. 106–545, § 1, Dec. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2721, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title] may be cited as the ‘ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000’.”

Pub. L. 106–525, § 1(a), Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2495, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 287c–31 to 287c–34, 293e, 296e–1, and 299a–1 of this title, amending sections 281, 296f, 299a, 299c–6, and 300u–6 of this title, repealing section 283b of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 281, 287c–31, 293e, and 3501 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000’.”

Pub. L. 106–505, § 1(a), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2314, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 238p, 238q, 247d to 247d–7, 254c–9 to 254c–13, 284k, 284l, 285d–6a, 285e–10a, 285f–3, 287a–4 and 288–5a of this title, amending sections 273, 274b–5, 284d, 285a–8, 285e–11, 285f–3, 287a–2 and 287a–3 of this title, repealing former section 247d of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 238p, 254c, 273, 284k, 285d–6a, 287, 287a–2 and 289 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 289 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Public Health Improvement Act’.”

Pub. L. 106–505, title I, § 101, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2315, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 247d to 247d–7 of this title and repealing former section 247d of this title] may be cited as the ‘Public Health Threats and Emergencies Act’.”

Pub. L. 106–505, title II, § 201, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2325, provided that: “This title [enacting sections 284k, 284l, 287a–4 and 288a–5 of this title, amending section 284d of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 284k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Clinical Research Enhancement Act of 2000’.”

Pub. L. 106–505, title III, § 301, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2330, provided that: “This title [enacting section 287a–2 of this title, amending section 287a–3 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 287 and 287a–2 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Twenty-First Century Research Laboratories Act’.”