Authorizing Legislation

Attachment 1 –

Public Health Service Act [42 USC §247b(k)(2)]

42 U.S. Code § 247b - Project grants for preventive health services

(k) Additional grants to States, political subdivisions, and other public and nonprofit private entities

(2) The Secretary may make grants to States, political subdivisions of States, and other public and nonprofit private entities for—

(A) research into the prevention and control of diseases and conditions;

(B) demonstration projects for the prevention and control of such diseases and conditions;

(C) public information and education programs for the prevention and control of such diseases and conditions; and

(D) education, training, and clinical skills improvement activities in the prevention and control of such diseases and conditions for health professionals (including allied health personnel).