CHAPTER 30 —INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH
§2101. Statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter—
(1) to advance the status of the health sciences in the United States and thereby the health of the American people through cooperative endeavors with other countries in health research, and research training; and
(2) to advance the international status of the health sciences through cooperative enterprises in health research, research planning, and research training.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this joint resolution", which enacted this chapter and section 308 of the Public Health Service Act (act July 1, 1944, ch. 373,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Recital
"Whereas it is recognized that disease and disability are the common enemies of all nations and peoples, and that the means, methods, and techniques for combating and abating the ravages of disease and disability and for improving the health and health standards of man should be sought and shared, without regard to national boundaries and divisions; and
"Whereas advances in combating and abating disease and in the positive promotion of human health can be stimulated by supporting and encouraging cooperation among scientists, research workers, and teachers on an international basis, with consequent benefit to the health of our people and of all peoples; and
"Whereas there already exist tested means for international cooperation in matters relating to health, including the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), with which the United States is identified and associated, and it is highly desirable that the United States establish domestic machinery for the maximum mobilization of its health research resources, the more efficiently to cooperate with and support the research, research-training and research-planning endeavors of such international organizations: Therefore be it * * *".
Short Title
Swine Influenza Study
"(a) The Congress finds and declares that—
"(1) the problems posed by swine influenza transcend national and political boundaries;
"(2) no one country, or even one portion of the world, can singularly undertake the search for a worldwide solution to the problems posed by swine influenza;
"(3) the global nature of swine influenza demands international cooperation and coordination in the investigation and planning for effective control of swine influenza;
"(4) the Public Health Service of the United States has invited the World Health Organization of the United Nations and its International Influenza Reference Centers to participate in the investigation and planning for the control of swine influenza;
"(5) special collaboration has already been established among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for mutual participation in the investigation and planning for the control of swine influenza;
"(6) the United States Department of State and the Public Health Service of the United States have joint programs to provide information to foreign countries on the nature and extent of swine influenza and the methods necessary to control it; and
"(7) the technology of the United States for the surveillance of virus disease and vaccine production should be made available to foreign countries.
"(b) It is the sense of the Congress that the President should furnish assistance to foreign countries and international organizations for the investigation and planning for the control of swine influenza."
Executive Documents
Ex. Ord. No. 13193. Federal Leadership on Global Tobacco Control and Prevention
Ex. Ord. No. 13193, Jan. 18, 2001, 66 F.R. 7387, provided:
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
(b) The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Role in Tobacco Trade Policy Deliberations. The HHS shall be included in all deliberations of interagency working groups, chaired by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), that address issues relating to trade in tobacco and tobacco products. Through such participation, HHS shall advise the USTR, and other interested Federal agencies, of the potential public health impact of any tobacco-related trade action that is under consideration. Upon conclusion of a trade agreement that includes provisions specifically addressing tobacco or tobacco products, the USTR shall produce and make publicly available a summary describing those provisions.
(c) International Tobacco Control Needs Assessment. The HHS, with the cooperation of the Departments of State, Commerce, and Agriculture, and in consultation with the appropriate national Ministry of Health, shall conduct a pilot assessment of tobacco use in a country other than the United States. Such assessment will be carried out through a compilation and review of surveys and other needs assessments already available and include:
(1) initial estimates of the burden of disease and other public health consequences of tobacco use;
(2) the status of tobacco control regulatory measures in place to curtail tobacco consumption and tobacco related disease; and
(3) an analysis of the marketing, distribution, and manufacturing practices of tobacco companies in given regions, and the impact of those practices on smoking rates, particularly among women and children. Such assessment shall be prepared and provided to interested agencies and other parties not later than December 31, 2001, and be updated as practicable.
(d) Research and Training in Tobacco Control. The HHS will develop a research and training program linking institutions in the United States and certain other countries in the field of tobacco control. Emphasis will be placed on the collection of standardized and comparable surveillance data; networks for communication, information and best practices; and the development and evaluation of culturally-targeted approaches to preventing tobacco use and increasing quit rates, especially among women and children.
(b) This order clarifies and strengthens Administration policy and does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party against the United States, its officers or employees, or any other person.
William J. Clinton.
§2102. Authority of Secretary
(a) Use of health research and research training resources
To carry out the purposes of clause (1) of
(b) Fellowships; equipment, meetings and conferences; interchange of scientists and experts; consultants; compensation and travel expenses
To carry out his responsibilities under this section the Secretary may—
(1) establish and maintain fellowships in the United States and in participating foreign countries;
(2) make grants to public institutions or agencies and to nonprofit private institutions or agencies in the United States and in participating foreign countries for the purpose of establishing and maintaining fellowships;
(3) make grants or loans of equipment, medical, biological, physical, or chemical substances or other materials, for use by public institutions or agencies, or nonprofit private institutions or agencies, or by individuals, in participating foreign countries;
(4) participate and otherwise cooperate in any international health or medical research or research training meetings, conferences, or other activities;
(5) facilitate the interchange between the United States and participating foreign countries, and among participating foreign countries, of research scientists and experts who are engaged in experiments and programs of research or research training, and in carrying out such purpose may pay per diem compensation, subsistence, and travel for such scientists and experts when away from their places of residence at rates not to exceed those provided in
(6) procure, in accordance with the provisions of
(c) Definitions
For the purposes of this section—
(1) The term "health research" shall include, but not be limited to, research, investigations, and studies relating to causes and methods of prevention of accidents, including but not limited to highway and aviation accidents.
(2) The term "participating foreign countries" means those foreign countries which cooperate with the United States in carrying out the purposes of this section.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 2, 1920, ch. 219,
Codification
In subsec. (b)(5), (6), "
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of functions and offices relating to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [see References in Text note above] of Secretary and Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to Secretary and Department of Education and redesignation of Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare as Secretary of Health and Human Services, see
§2103. Authority of President
(a) Use of foreign currencies and credits
It is the sense of Congress that the President should use his authority under the Constitution and laws of the United States to accomplish the purposes of
(b) Disease and health deficiency investigations, experiments, and studies; rehabilitation
To carry out the purposes of
(c) Fellowships; equipment; technical assistance; interchange of scientists and experts; compensation and travel expenses; health science programs and projects; meetings and conferences; scientific publications
To carry out his responsibilities under this chapter the President may—
(1) establish and maintain fellowships in participating foreign countries;
(2) make financial grants to establish and maintain fellowships, and for other purposes, to public institutions and agencies and to nonprofit private institutions and agencies, and to individuals in participating foreign countries, or contract with such institutions, agencies, or individuals without regard to section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31 and
(3) make grants or loans of equipment, medical, biological, physical, or chemical substances or other materials, for use by such institutions, agencies, or individuals;
(4) furnish technical assistance and advice to such institutions or agencies and in carrying out such purposes may pay the compensation and expenses of scientists and experts from the United States and other participating foreign countries;
(5) facilitate the interchange among participating foreign countries of scientists and experts (including the payment of travel and subsistence for such scientists and experts when away from their places of residence);
(6) cooperate and assist in the planning and conduct of research, research planning, and research training programs and projects by groups engaged in, or concerned with, research or research training endeavors in the health sciences, and, through financial grants or other appropriate means, assist in special research, research planning, or research training projects conducted by or under the auspices of such groups where they can effectively carry out such activities contemplated by this joint resolution;
(7) encourage and support international communication in the sciences relating to health by means of calling or cooperating in the convening, and financing or contributing to the financing of the expenses of, international scientific meetings and conferences; and provide, or arrange for the provision of, translating and other services, and issue or finance publications, leading to a more effective dissemination of relevant scientific information with respect to research conducted in the United States or participating foreign countries.
(d) Programs of an operational nature excepted from assistance
The activities authorized in this section shall not extend to the support of public health, medical care, or other programs of an operational nature as contrasted with research and research training nor shall any of the grants authorized by this section include grants for the improvement or extension of public health administration in other countries except for necessary research and research training in the science of public health and public health administration.
(e) Consultants; advisory committees; compensation and travel expenses
The President is authorized, to the extent he deems it necessary to carry out the purposes of
(f) Delegation of authority; regulations
The President may delegate any authority vested in him by this section to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. The Secretary may from time to time issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out any authority which is delegated to him under this section, and may delegate performance of any such authority to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, the Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Chief of the Children's Bureau, or other subordinates acting under his direction.
(g) Use of foreign currencies and credits
In order to carry out the purposes of
(h) Repealed. Pub. L. 105–362, title VI, §601(a)(2)(F), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3286
(i) Definitions
For the purposes of this section—
(1) the term "health research" shall include, but not be limited to, research, investigations, and studies relating to causes and methods of prevention of accidents, including but not limited to highway and aviation accidents.
(2) the term "participating foreign countries" means those foreign countries which cooperate with the United States in carrying out the purposes of this section.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c) and (e), was in the original "this joint resolution", which enacted this chapter and section 308 of the Public Health Service Act (act July 1, 1944, ch. 373,
The Food for Peace Act, referred to in subsec. (g), is act July 10, 1954, ch. 469,
The Mutual Security Act of 1954, referred to in subsec. (g), is act Aug. 26, 1954, ch. 937,
Section 142(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, referred to in subsec. (g), was classified to
Codification
In subsec. (c)(2), "section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31 and
In subsec. (e), "
In subsec. (g), "
Amendments
2008—Subsec. (g).
1998—Subsec. (h).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment by
Transfer of Functions
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation redesignated Vocational Rehabilitation Administration which by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization became Rehabilitation Services Administration. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. §701 et seq.) established Rehabilitation Services Administration in Office of Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Functions and offices of Secretary and Department of Health, Education, and Welfare relating to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 transferred to Secretary and Department of Education by
1 See References in Text note below.
§2104. Authority of Federal officers and agencies unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or restrict authority vested in the President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, or any other officer or agency of the United States by any other provision of law.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this joint resolution", which enacted this chapter and section 308 of the Public Health Service Act (act July 1, 1944, ch. 373,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
See Transfer of Functions notes set out under