Statute · Federal

42 U.S.C. § 254c-12

Definitions

Code
United States Code
Title
42
Section
254c–12
Text current through
Pub. L. 119-111

What does the statute say?

§ 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.

(Pub. L. 106–505, title V, § 524, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2344.)

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.

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