7 U.S.C. § 3202

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Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 3202 - Research and education grants for the study of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

(a) In general

The Secretary shall provide research and education grants, on a competitive basis-

(1) to study the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including-

(A) movement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into groundwater and surface water; and

(B) the effect on antibiotic resistance from various drug use regimens; and

(2) to study and ensure the judicious use of antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine, including-

(A) methods and practices of animal husbandry;

(B) safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics;

(C) the development of better veterinary diagnostics to improve decisionmaking; and

(D) the identification of conditions or factors that affect antibiotic use on farms.

(b) Administration

Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of section 3157 of this title shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.

(c) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.

7 U.S.C. § 3202

Pub. L. 110-234, title VII, §75217521,, 122 Stat. 1271; Pub. L. 110-246, §4(a), title VII, §7521, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2033.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATION Pub. L. 110-234 and Pub. L. 110-246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110-234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110-246.Section was enacted as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATEEnactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110-234 by Pub. L. 110-246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110-234 see section 4 of Pub. L. 110-246 set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.

DEFINITION OF "SECRETARY""Secretary" as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.

Secretary: The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.
agricultural research: The term "agricultural research" means research in the food and agricultural sciences.
extension: The term "extension" means the informal education programs conducted in the States in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture.