42 U.S.C. § 254c-12

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)
Section 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.

42 U.S.C. § 254c-12

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

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection 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.

Service
The term "Service" means the Public Health Service;
Director
the term "Director" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service,
Secretary
the term "Secretary" means- (A) the Secretary of Education for purposes of subtitle A (other than section 3201),(B) the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of the amendments made by section 3201, and(C) the Secretary of Health and Human Services for purposes of subtitle B,