42 USC 254c-12: Definitions
Text contains those laws in effect on December 24, 2024
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICESUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIESPart D-Primary Health Caresubpart i-health centers
§254c–12. Definitions
For purposes of sections 254c–9 to 254c–13 of this title:
(1) Official poverty line
The term "official poverty line" means the poverty line established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and revised by the Secretary in accordance with section 9902(2) of this title.
(2) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 2000, and also as part of the Public Health Improvement Act, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.