Appendix A. Authorizing Legislation

An Economic Empowerment Intervention to Reduce Risk of HIV among Impoverished High-Risk African American Women in the Southeastern US: Exploratory Research and Feasibility Assessment

APPENDIX A: Legal Authorization

[Note: The data collected is authorized under Section 301 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242(b)].

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42 USC Sec. 242b 01/22/02

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

CHAPTER 6A - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

SUBCHAPTER II - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

Part A - Research and Investigations

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Sec. 242b. General authority respecting research, evaluations, and demonstrations in health statistics, health services, and health care technology

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(a) Scope of activities

The Secretary may, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the National Center for Health Statistics, or using National Research Service Awards or other appropriate authorities, undertake and support training programs to provide for an expanded and continuing supply of individuals qualified to perform the . ..