§ 290aa. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Footnotes

1. 1 So in original. Two pars. (26) have been enacted.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1944

   Pub. L. 93–282 title II § 201 · 88 Stat. 125

   Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

   July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 501, formerly Pub. L. 93–282, title II, § 201, May 14, 1974, 88 Stat. 134, as amended Pub. L. 94–371, § 8, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1040

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 501, formerly Pub. L. 93–282, title II, § 201, May 14, 1974, 88 Stat. 134, as amended Pub. L. 94–371, § 8, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1040

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 201. (a) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Establishment. 42 USC 3511. shall establish, in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Administration”). The Administration shall be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary, may appoint a Deputy Administrator and may employ and prescribe the functions of such officers and employees, including attorneys, as are necessary to administer the activities to be carried out through the Administration. (b) The Secretary, acting through the Administration, shall supervise the functions of the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse in order to assure that (1) the programs carried out through each such Institute receive appropriate and equitable support, and (2) there is cooperation among the Institutes in the implementation of such programs. (c) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall estab- National Panel on Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health. Establishment. National Panel on Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the “panel”) to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary concerning the activities to be carried out through the Administration. The panel shall consist of three members appointed by the Secretary as follows: One member shall be appointed from the public members of the National Advisory Mental Health Council established under section 217 of the Public Health Service Act, one member shall be appointed 42 USC 218. from the public members of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism established under such section, and one member shall be appointed from the public members of the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse established under such section.

2. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–24 § 2(b)(2) · 97 Stat. 175

   Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

   Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 98–509, § 301(c)(1), renumbered section 3511 of this title as this section

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 98–509, § 301(c)(1), renumbered section 3511 of this title as this section.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Section 210 of the Act of May 14, 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3511) is 42 USC 290aa. transferred to title V of the Public Health Service Act established by paragraph (1), redesignated as section 501, and amended— (A) by striking out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” each place it occurs; (B) in subsection (c), by striking out “of the Public Health Service Act”; (C) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:

3. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–24 § 2(b)(2)(A) · 97 Stat. 175

   Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(a)

   Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(A), struck out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” after “The Secretary” and “Department”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(A), struck out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” after “The Secretary” and “Department”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) by striking out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” each place it occurs;

4. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–24 § 2(b)(2)(A) · 97 Stat. 175

   Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(c)

   Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(A), (B), struck out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” after “The Secretary”, and made a technical amendment to reference to section 218 of this title to reflect the transfer of this section to the Public Health Service Act

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(A), (B), struck out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” after “The Secretary”, and made a technical amendment to reference to section 218 of this title to reflect the transfer of this section to the Public Health Service Act.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) by striking out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” each place it occurs;

5. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–24 § 2(b)(2)(C) · 97 Stat. 175

   Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)

   Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(C), substituted provisions directing the Administrator to distribute information on the hazards of alcoholism and the abuse of alcohol and drugs for provisions directing the Secretary, through the Administration, to evaluate and make recommendations regarding improved, coordinated activities, where appropriate, for public education and other prevention programs with respect to the abuse of alcohol and other substances

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(C), substituted provisions directing the Administrator to distribute information on the hazards of alcoholism and the abuse of alcohol and drugs for provisions directing the Secretary, through the Administration, to evaluate and make recommendations regarding improved, coordinated activities, where appropriate, for public education and other prevention programs with respect to the abuse of alcohol and other substances.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:

6. 1983

   Pub. L. 98–24 § 2(b)(2)(D) · 97 Stat. 175

   Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)

   Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(D), added subsecs. (e) and (f)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2)(D), added subsecs. (e) and (f).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Section 210 of the Act of May 14, 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3511) is 42 USC 290aa. transferred to title V of the Public Health Service Act established by paragraph (1), redesignated as section 501, and amended— (A) by striking out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” each place it occurs; (B) in subsection (c), by striking out “of the Public Health Service Act”; (C) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:

7. 1976

   Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1976

   Pub. L. 94–371 § 8 · 90 Stat. 1035

   Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)

   Pub. L. 94–371 added subsec. (d)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 94–371 added subsec. (d).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 8. Section 201 of the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(d) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, acting through the Administration, shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding improved, coordinated activities, where appropriate, for public education and other prevention programs with respect to the abuse of alcohol and other substances.”.

8. 1984

   Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments of 1984

   Pub. L. 98–509 § 301(c)(1) · 98 Stat. 2353

   Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

   Pub. L. 98–509, § 301(c)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2). See 1983 Amendment note below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 98–509, § 301(c)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(2). See 1983 Amendment note below.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out “210” in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “201”; and

9. 1984

   Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments of 1984

   Pub. L. 98–509 § 201(a) · 98 Stat. 2353

   Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(c)

   Pub. L. 98–509, § 201(a), substituted provisions relating to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board for provisions relating to the National Panel on Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–509, § 201(a), substituted provisions relating to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board for provisions relating to the National Panel on Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 501(c) is amended to read as follows: 42 USC 290aa. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board, establishment. “(c) (1) There is established the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the ‘Board’). The Board shall— “(A) periodically assess the national needs for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental health services and the extent to which those needs are being met by State, local, and private programs and programs receiving funds under this title and part B of title XIX, and “(B) provide advice to the Secretary and the Administrator respecting activities carried out under this title and part B of title XIX. “(2) (A) The Board shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the Secretary and such ex officio members from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute of Mental Health as the Secretary may designate. Of the members appointed to the Board, at least six members shall represent State and private, nonprofit providers of prevention and treatment services for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness, at least six members shall be individuals with expertise in public education and prevention services for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness, and at least three members shall be appointed from members of the general public who are knowledgeable about alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness. “(B) The term of office of a member appointed to the Board is four years, except that of the members first appointed to the Board— “(i) five shall serve for terms of one year, “(ii) five shall serve for terms of two years, “(iii) five shall serve for terms of three years, as designated by the Secretary at the time of appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of such member was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. A member may serve after the expiration of the member’s term until the successor of the member has taken office. “(3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), members of the Board shall (i) be paid not more than the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for grade GS–18 of the General 5 USC 5332 note. Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Board, and (ii) while away from their homes or regular places of business and while serving in the business of the Board, be entitled to receive transportation expenses as prescribed by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. “(B) Members of the Board who are full-time officers or employees of the United States shall receive no additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Board. “(4) The Board may appoint such staff personnel as the Board considers appropriate. “(5) The Secretary shall designate the chairman of the Board. “(6) The Board shall meet at least three times each calendar year. “(7) The Board shall report annually to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate on its activities during the prior year and shall include in such report such recommendations for legislation and administrative action as it deems appropriate.”.

10. 1984

    Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–509 § 201(b) · 98 Stat. 2353

    Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(g); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(h)

    Pub. L. 98–509, § 201(b), added subsecs. (g) and (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 98–509, § 201(b), added subsecs. (g) and (h).

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    (b) Section 501 is amended by inserting at the end the following: “(g) The Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall make grants to schools of the health professions and schools of social work to support the training of students in such schools in the identification and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Grants under this subsection shall be made from funds available under this title and section 303. “(h) (1) The Administrator may obtain (in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but without regard to the limitation in such section on the number of days or the period of service) the services of not more than 20 experts or consultants who have scientific or professional qualifications. Such experts and consultants shall be obtained for the Administration and for each of the research institutes under the Administration. “(2) (A) Experts and consultants whose services are obtained under paragraph (1) shall be paid or reimbursed for their expenses associated with traveling to and from their assignment location in accordance with sections 5724, 5724a(a)(1), 5724a(a)(3), and 5726(c) of title 5, United States Code. “(B) Expenses specified in subparagraph (A) may not be allowed in connection with the assignment of an expert or consultant whose services are obtained under paragraph (1), unless and until the expert or consultant agrees in writing to complete the entire period of assignment or one year, whichever is shorter, unless separated or reassigned for reasons beyond the control of the expert or consultant that are acceptable to the Secretary. If the expert or consultant violates the agreement, the money spent by the United States for the expenses specified in subparagraph (A) is recoverable from the expert or consultant as a debt of the United States. The Secretary may waive in whole or in part a right of recovery under this subparagraph.”.

11. 1986

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Amendments of 1986

    Pub. L. 99–570 title IV § 4003 · 100 Stat. 3207

    1. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

       Pub. L. 99–570 amended section generally, revising and restating former subsecs. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) as (c), (d), (k), (h), (e), (f), (g), and (i), respectively

    2. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

       Pub. L. 99–570 adding new subsecs. (a), (b), and (j)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–570 amended section generally, revising and restating former subsecs. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) as (c), (d), (k), (h), (e), (f), (g), and (i), respectively, and adding new subsecs. (a), (b), and (j).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4003. TECHNICAL REVISION OF ADAMHA. Section 501 (42 U.C.S. 290aa) is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 501. “alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health administration (a) The Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration is an agency of the Service. “(b) The following entities are agencies of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration: “(1) The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. “(2) The National Institute on Drug Abuse. “(3) The National Institute of Mental Health. “(c) (1) The Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration shall be headed by an Administrator (hereinafter in this title referred to as the ‘Administrator’) who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) The Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary, may appoint a Deputy Administrator and may employ and prescribe the functions of such officers and employees, including attorneys, as are necessary to administer the activities to be carried out through the Administration. “(d) The Secretary, acting through the Administrator— “(1) shall supervise the functions of the agencies of the Administration in order to assure that the programs carried out through each such agency recieve appropriate and equitable support and that there is cooperation among the agencies in the implementation of such programs; “(2) shall assure that research at or supported by the Administration and each of its agencies is subject to review in Post, p. 3207–109. Post, p. 3207–113. accordance with section 507 and is in compliance with section 509A; and “(3) shall assure that research on neuronal receptors and their role in mental health and substance abuse is provided adequate support. “(e) (1) There shall be in the Administration an Associate Administrator for Prevention to whom the Administrator shall delegate the function of promoting the prevention research programs of the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse and coordinating such programs between the Institutes and between the Institutes and other public and private entities. “(2) Reports. The Administrator, acting through the Associate Administrator for Prevention, shall annually submit to the Congress a report describing the prevention activities (including preventive medicine and health promotion) undertaken by the Administration and its agencies. The report shall include a detailed statement of the expenditures made for the activities reported on and the personnel used in connection with such activities. “(f) Fraud. The Administrator shall establish a process for the prompt and appropriate response to information provided the Administrator respecting (1) scientific fraud in connection with projects for which funds have been made available under this title, and (2) incidences of violations of the rights of human subjects of research for which funds have been made available under this title. The process shall include procedures for the receiving of reports of such information from recipients of funds under this title and taking appropriate action with respect to such fraud and violations. “(g) Grants. The Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall make grants to schools of the health professions and schools of social work to support the training of students in such schools in the identification and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Grants under this subsection shall be made from funds available under this title and 42 USC 242a. section 303. “(h) To educate the public with respect to the health hazards of alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and drug abuse, the Administrator shall Post, p. 3207–112. use the clearinghouse established under section 508(c) to take such actions as may be necessary to ensure the widespread dissemination of current publications of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute on Drug Abuse relating to the most recent research findings with respect to such health hazards. “(i) (1) The Administrator may obtain (in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but without regard to the limitation in such section on the number of days or the period of service) the services of not more than 20 experts or consultants who have scientific or professional qualifications. Such experts and consultants shall be obtained for the Administration and for each of its agencies. “(2) (A) Experts and consultants whose services are obtained under paragraph (1) shall be paid or reimbursed for their expenses associated with traveling to and from their assignment location in accord-ance with sections 5724, 5724a(a)(1), 5724a(a)(5), and 5726(c) of title 5, United States Code. “(B) Expenses specified in subparagraph (A) may not be allowed in connection with the assignment of an expert or consultant whose services are obtained under paragraph (1), unless and until the expert or consultant agrees in writing to complete the entire period of assignment or one year, whichever is shorter, unless separated or reassigned for reasons beyond the control of the expert or consultant that are acceptable to the Secretary. If the expert or consultant violates the agreement, the money spent by the United States for the expenses specified in subparagraph (A) is recoverable from the expert or consultant as a debt of the United States. The Secretary may waive in whole or in part a right of recovery under this subparagraph. “(j) The Administrator shall, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 5 USC 5101. 5 USC 5331. and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, establish such technical and scientific peer review groups as are needed to carry out the requirements of section 507 and appoint and pay members of such groups, Post, p. 3207–109. except that officers and employees of the United States shall not receive additional compensation for services as members of such groups. The Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the 5 USC app. duration of a peer review group appointed under this subsection. “(k) (1) The Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the ‘Boardj shall— “(A) periodically assess the national needs for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental health services and the extent to which those needs are being met by State, local, and private programs and programs receiving funds under this title and parts B and C of title XIX, and 42 USC 300x; ante, p. 3207–103. “(B) provide advice to the Secretary and the Administrator respecting activities carried out under this title and parts B and C of title XIX. “(2) (A) The Board shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary and such ex officio members from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute of Mental Health as the Secretary may designate. Of the members appointed to the Board, at least 6 members shall represent State and private, nonprofit providers of prevention and treatment services for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness, at least 6 members shall be individuals with expertise in public education and prevention services for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness, and at least 3 members shall be appointed from members of the general public who are knowledgeable about alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental illness. “(B) The term of office of a member appointed to the Board is 4 years, except that of the members first appointed to the Board— “(i) 5 shall serve for terms of 1 year, “(ii) 5 shall serve for terms of 2 years, “(iii) 5 shall serve for terms of 3 years, as designated by the Secretary at the time of appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of such member was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. A member may serve after the expiration of the member’s term until the successor of the member has taken office. “(3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), members of the Board shall (i) be paid not more than the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for grade GS–18 of the General 5 USC 5331. Schedule for each day (including traveltime) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Board, and (ii) while away from their homes or regular places of business and while serving in the business of the Board, be entitled to receive transportation expenses as prescribed by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. “(B) Members of the Board who are full-time officers or employees of the United States shall receive no additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Board. “(4) The Board may appoint such staff personnel as the Board considers appropriate. “(5) The Secretary shall designate the chairman of the Board. “(6) The Board shall meet at least 3 times each calendar year. “(7) Reports. The Board shall report annually to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate on its activities during the prior year and shall include in such report such recommendations for legislation and administrative action as it deems appropriate.”.

12. 1988

    Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–690 § 2058(a)(2)(A) · 102 Stat. 4181

    Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(A), added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(A), added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following new paragraph: “(4) The Office of Substance Abuse Prevention.”;

13. 1988

    Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–690 § 2058(a)(2)(B) · 102 Stat. 4181

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(2)

       Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(B), substituted “Not less than once each three years, the Administrator” for “The Administrator”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(2)

       Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(B), substituted “shall submit” for “shall annually submit”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(B), substituted “Not less than once each three years, the Administrator” for “The Administrator” and “shall submit” for “shall annually submit”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in the first sentence of subsection (e)(2)— (i) by striking “The” and inserting the following: “Not less than once each three years, the”; and (ii) by striking “annually”;

14. 1988

    Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–690 § 2058(a)(2)(C) · 102 Stat. 4181

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)

    Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(C), substituted “misconduct” for “fraud” in heading and two places in text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(C), substituted “misconduct” for “fraud” in heading and two places in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by striking “fraud” each place it appears in subsection (f) and inserting “misconduct”;

15. 1988

    Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–690 § 2058(a)(2)(D) · 102 Stat. 4181

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(k)(m)

       Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(D), (E), added subsecs. (k) to (m)

    2. Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(k)(m)

       Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(D), (E), struck out former subsec. (k), which related to Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board, including its duties, membership, terms of office, compensation, personnel, chairman, meetings, and reports to Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (k) to (m). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2058(a)(2)(D), (E), added subsecs. (k) to (m) and struck out former subsec. (k), which related to Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board, including its duties, membership, terms of office, compensation, personnel, chairman, meetings, and reports to Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) by striking subsection (k); and

16. 1989

    Pub. L. 101–93 § 3(f)(1) · 103 Stat. 603

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 101–93, § 3(f)(1), substituted “for” for “of”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 101–93, § 3(f)(1), substituted “for” for “of”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Reference to office for substance abuse prevention.— Section 501(b)(4) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 2058(a)(2)(A) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–690), is amended by striking “of” and inserting “for”.

17. 1989

    Pub. L. 101–93 § 3(f)(2) · 103 Stat. 603

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(j)

       Pub. L. 101–93, § 3(f)(2), substituted “section 290aa–5 of this title, establish program advisory committees, and pay members of such groups and committees” for “section 290aa–5 of this title and appoint and pay members of such groups”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(j)

       Pub. L. 101–93, § 3(f)(2), substituted “as members of such groups or committees” for “as members of such groups”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 101–93, § 3(f)(2), substituted “section 290aa–5 of this title, establish program advisory committees, and pay members of such groups and committees” for “section 290aa–5 of this title and appoint and pay members of such groups” and “as members of such groups or committees” for “as members of such groups”.

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    (2) Authority for establishment of program advisory committees.— Section 501(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(j)) is amended in the first sentence— (A) by striking “section 507” and all that follows through “groups,” and inserting the following: “section 507, establish program advisory committees, and pay members of such groups and committees,”; and (B) by striking “as members of such groups.” and inserting “as members of such groups or committees.”.

18. 1992

    ADAMHA Reorganization Act

    Pub. L. 102–321 title I § 101(a) · 106 Stat. 323

    1. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

       Pub. L. 102–321 amended section generally

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa

       Pub. L. 102–321 substituting provisions relating to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for provisions relating to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–321 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for provisions relating to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 501 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 501. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. “(a) Establishment.— The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (hereafter referred to in this title as the ‘Administration’) is an agency of the Service. “(b) Agencies.— The following entities are agencies of the Administration: “(1) The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. “(2) The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. “(3) The Center for Mental Health Services. “(c) Administrator and Deputy Administrator.— “(1) Administrator.— The Administration shall be headed President. by an Administrator (hereinafter in this title referred to as the ‘Administrator’) who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. “(2) Deputy Administrator.— The Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary, may appoint a Deputy Administrator and may employ and prescribe the functions of such officers and employees, including attorneys, as are necessary to administer the activities to be carried out through the Administration. “(d) Authorities.— The Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall— “(1) supervise the functions of the agencies of the Administration in order to assure that the programs carried out through each such agency receive appropriate and equitable support and that there is cooperation among the agencies in the implementation of such programs; “(2) establish and implement, through the respective agencies, a comprehensive program to improve the provision of treatment and related services to individuals with respect to substance abuse and mental illness and to improve prevention services, promote mental health and protect the legal rights of individuals with mental illnesses and individuals who are substance abusers; “(3) carry out the administrative and financial management, policy development and planning, evaluation, knowledge dissemination, and public information functions that are required for the implementation of this title; “(4) assure that the Administration conduct and coordinate demonstration projects, evaluations, and service system assessments and other activities necessary to improve the availability and quality of treatment, prevention and related services; “(5) support activities that will improve the provision of treatment, prevention and related services, including the development of national mental health and substance abuse goals and model programs; “(6) in cooperation with the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and the Health Resources and Services Administration develop educational materials and intervention strategies to reduce the risks of HIV or tuberculosis among substance abusers and individuals with mental illness and to develop appropriate mental health services for individuals with such illnesses; “(7) coordinate Federal policy with respect to the provision of treatment services for substance abuse utilizing anti-addiction medications, including methadone; “(8) conduct programs, and assure the coordination of such programs with activities of the National Institutes of Health and the Agency for Health Care Policy Research, as appropriate, to evaluate the process, outcomes and community impact of treatment and prevention services and systems of care in order to identify the manner in which such services can most effectively be provided; “(9) collaborate with the Director of the National Institutes of Health in the development of a system by which the relevant research findings of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Mental Health, and, as appropriate, the Agency for Health Care Policy Research are disseminated to service providers in a manner designed to improve the delivery and effectiveness of treatment and prevention services; “(10) encourage public and private entities that provide health insurance to provide benefits for substance abuse and mental health services; “(11) promote the integration of substance abuse and mental health services into the mainstream of the health care delivery system of the United States; “(12) monitor compliance by hospitals and other facilities with the requirements of sections 542 and 543; “(13) with respect to grant programs authorized under this title, assure that— “(A) all grants that are awarded for the provision of services are subject to performance and outcome evaluations; and “(B) all grants that are awarded to entities other than States are awarded only after the State in which the entity intends to provide services— “(i) is notified of the pendency of the grant application; and “(ii) is afforded an opportunity to comment on the merits of the application; “(14) assure that services provided with amounts appropriated under this title are provided bilingually, if appropriate; “(15) improve coordination among prevention programs, treatment facilities and nonhealth care systems such as employers, labor unions, and schools, and encourage the adoption of employee assistance programs and student assistance programs; “(16) maintain a clearinghouse for substance abuse and mental health information to assure the widespread dissemination of such information to States, political subdivisions, educational agencies and institutions, treatment providers, and the general public; “(17) in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging, and in consultation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute of Mental Health, as appropriate, promote and evaluate substance abuse services for older Americans in need of such services, and mental health services for older Americans who are seriously mentally ill; and “(18) promote the coordination of service programs conducted by other departments, agencies, organizations and individuals that are or may be related to the problems of individuals suffering from mental illness or substance abuse, including liaisons with the Social Security Administration, Health Care Financing Administration, and other programs of the Department, as well as liaisons with the Department of Education, Department of Justice, and other Federal Departments and offices, as appropriate. “(e) Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy.— “(1) In general.— There shall be in the Administration an Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy to whom the Administrator shall delegate the functions of promoting, monitoring, and evaluating service programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse within the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, and the Center for Mental Health Services, and coordinating such programs among the Centers, and among the Centers and other public and private entities. The Associate Administrator also shall ensure that alcohol prevention, education, and policy strategies are integrated into all programs of the Centers that address substance abuse prevention, education, and policy, and that the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention addresses the Healthy People 2000 goals and the National Dietary Guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture related to alcohol consumption. “(2) Plan.— “(A) The Administrator, acting through the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy, shall develop, and periodically review and as appropriate revise, a plan for programs and policies to treat and prevent alcoholism and alcohol abuse. The plan shall be developed (and reviewed and revised) in collaboration with the Directors of the Centers of the Administration and in consultation with members of other Federal agencies and public and private entities. “(B) Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the ADAMHA Reorganization Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Congress the first plan developed under subparagraph (A). “(3) Report.— “(A) Not less than once during each 2 years, the Administrator, acting through the Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy, shall prepare a report describing the alcoholism and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment programs undertaken by the Administration and its agencies, and the report shall include a detailed statement of the expenditures made for the activities reported on and the personnel used in connection with such activities. “(B) Each report under subparagraph (A) shall include a description of any revisions in the plan under paragraph (2) made during the preceding 2 years. “(C) Each report under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted to the Administrator for inclusion in the biennial report under subsection (k). “(f) Associate Administrator for Women’s Services.— “(1) Appointment.— The Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary, shall appoint an Associate Administrator for Women’s Services. “(2) Duties.— The Associate Administrator appointed under paragraph (1) shall— “(A) establish a committee to be known as the Coordinating Committee for Women’s Services (hereafter in this subparagraph referred to as the ‘Coordinating Committee’), which shall be composed of the Directors of the agencies of the Administration (or the designees of the Directors); “(B) acting through the Coordinating Committee, with respect to women’s substance abuse and mental health services— “(i) identify the need for such services, and make an estimate each fiscal year of the funds needed to adequately support the services; “(ii) identify needs regarding the coordination of services; “(iii) encourage the agencies of the Administration to support such services; and “(iv) assure that the unique needs of minority women, including Native American, Hispanic, African-American and Asian women, are recognized and addressed within the activities of the Administration; and “(C) establish an advisory committee to be known as the Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, which shall be composed of not more than 10 individuals, a majority of whom shall be women, who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government, to be appointed by the Administrator from among physicians, practitioners, treatment providers, and other health professionals, whose clinical practice, specialization, or professional expertise includes a significant focus on women’s substance abuse and mental health conditions, that shall— “(i) advise the Associate Administrator on appropriate activities to be undertaken by the agencies of the Administration with respect to women’s substance abuse and mental health services, including services which require a multidisciplinary approach; “(ii) collect and review data, including information provided by the Secretary (including the material referred to in paragraph (3)), and report biannually to the Administrator regarding the extent to which women are represented among senior personnel, and make recommendations regarding improvement in the participation of women in the workforce of the Administration; and “(iii) prepare, for inclusion in the biennial report required pursuant to subsection (k), a description of activities of the Committee, including findings made by the Committee regarding— “(I) the extent of expenditures made for women’s substance abuse and mental health services by the agencies of the Administration; and “(II) the estimated level of funding needed for substance abuse and mental health services to meet the needs of women; “(D) improve the collection of data on women’s health by— “(i) reviewing the current data at the Administration to determine its uniformity and applicability; “(ii) developing standards for all programs funded by the Administration so that data are, to the extent practicable, collected and reported using common reporting formats, linkages and definitions; and “(iii) reporting to the Administrator a plan for incorporating the standards developed under clause (ii) in all Administration programs and a plan to assure that the data so collected are accessible to health professionals, providers, researchers, and members of the public; and “(E) shall establish, maintain, and operate a program to provide information on women’s substance abuse and mental health services. “(3) Study.— “(A) The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Personnel, shall conduct a study to evaluate the extent to which women are represented among senior personnel at the Administration. “(B) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the ADAMHA Reorganization Act, the Assistant Secretary for Personnel shall provide the Advisory Committee for Women’s Services with a study plan, including the methodology of the study and any sampling frames. Not later than 180 days after such date of enactment, Reports. the Assistant Secretary shall prepare and submit directly to the Advisory Committee a report concerning the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A). “(C) The Secretary shall prepare and provide to the Advisory Committee for Women’s Services any additional data as requested. “(4) Definition.— For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘women’s substance abuse and mental health conditions’, with respect to women of all age, ethnic, and racial groups, means all aspects of substance abuse and mental illness— “(A) unique to or more prevalent among women; or “(B) with respect to which there have been insufficient services involving women or insufficient data. “(g) Services of Experts.— “(1) In general.— The Administrator may obtain (in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but without regard to the limitation in such section on the number of days or the period of service) the services of not more than 20 experts or consultants who have professional qualifications. Such experts and consultants shall be obtained for the Administration and for each of its agencies. “(2) Compensation and expenses.— “(A) Experts and consultants whose services are obtained under paragraph (1) shall be paid or reimbursed for their expenses associated with traveling to and from their assign-ment location in accordance with sections 5724, 5724a(a)(l), 5724a(a)(3), and 5726(c) of title 5, United States Code. “(B) Expenses specified in subparagraph (A) may not be allowed in connection with the assignment of an expert or consultant whose services are obtained under paragraph (1), unless and until the expert or consultant agrees in writing to complete the entire period of assignment or one year, whichever is shorter, unless separated or reassigned for reasons beyond the control of the expert or consultant that are acceptable to the Secretary. If the expert or consultant violates the agreement, the money spent by the United States for the expenses specified in subparagraph (A) is recoverable from the expert or consultant as a debt of the United States. The Secretary may waive in whole or in part a right of recovery under this subparagraph. “(h) Peer Review Groups.— The Administrator shall, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, establish such peer review groups and program advisory committees as are needed to carry out the requirements of this title and appoint and pay members of such groups, except that officers and employees of the United States shall not receive additional compensation for services as members of such groups. The Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the duration of a peer review group appointed under this subsection. “(i) Voluntary Services.— The Administrator may accept voluntary and uncompensated services. “(j) Administration.— The Administrator shall ensure that programs and activities assigned under this title to the Administration are fully administered by the respective Centers to which such programs and activities are assigned. “(k) Report Concerning Activities and Progress.— Not later than February 10, 1994, and once every 2 years thereafter, the Administrator shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate, the report containing— “(1) a description of the activities carried out by the Administration; “(2) a description of any measurable progress made in improving the availability and quality of substance abuse and mental health services; “(3) a description of the mechanisms by which relevant research findings of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute of Mental Health have been disseminated to service providers or otherwise utilized by the Administration to further the purposes of this title; and “(4) any report required in this title to be submitted to the Administrator for inclusion in the report under this subsection. “(l) Applications for Grants and Contracts.— With respect to awards of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts under this title, the Administrator, or the Director of the Center involved, as the case may be, may not make such an award unless— “(1) an application for the award is submitted to the official involved; “(2) with respect to carrying out the purpose for which the award is to be provided, the application provides assurances of compliance satisfactory to such official; and “(3) the application is otherwise in such form, is made in such manner, and contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the official determines to be necessary to carry out the purpose for which the award is to be provided. “(m) Authorization of Appropriations.— For the purpose of providing grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts under this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994.”.

19. 1996

    Federal Employee Travel Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–201 div. A title XVII § 1723(a)(3)(A) · 110 Stat. 2422

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(g)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “5724a(a), 5724a(c)” for “5724a(a)(1), 5724a(a)(3)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(2)(A). Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “5724a(a), 5724a(c)” for “5724a(a)(1), 5724a(a)(3)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) Section 501(g)(2)(A) (42 U.S.C. 290aa(g)(2)(A)) is amended by striking out “5724a(a)(1), 5724a(a)(3)” and inserting in lieu thereof “5724a(a), 5724a(c)”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 104–201 effective 180 days after Sept. 23, 1996, see section 1725(a) of Pub. L. 104–201, set out as a note under section 5722 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

20. 1999

    Pub. L. 106–129 § 2(b)(2) · 113 Stat. 1653

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(8); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(9)

    Pub. L. 106–129, which directed the substitution of “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Agency for Health Care Policy and Research”, was not executed because the term “Agency for Health Care Policy and Research” did not appear in text and because of the amendment by Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(G)(ii), which presumed that the substitution did not take place. See 2016 Amendment note above

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(8), (9). Pub. L. 106–129, which directed the substitution of “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Agency for Health Care Policy and Research”, was not executed because the term “Agency for Health Care Policy and Research” did not appear in text and because of the amendment by Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(G)(ii), which presumed that the substitution did not take place. See 2016 Amendment note above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) References.— Any reference in law to the Agency for 42 USC 203 et seq. Health Care Policy and Research is deemed to be a reference to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and any reference in law to the Administrator for Health Care Policy and Research is deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

21. 2000

    Youth Drug and Mental Health Services Act

    Pub. L. 106–310 § 3401(a) · 114 Stat. 1101

    Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(1)

    Pub. L. 106–310, § 3401(a), reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There shall be in the Administration an Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy to whom the Administrator shall delegate the functions of promoting, monitoring, and evaluating service programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse within the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, and the Center for Mental Health Services, and coordinating such programs among the Centers, and among the Centers and other public and private entities. The Associate Administrator also shall ensure that alcohol prevention, education, and policy strategies are integrated into all programs of the Centers that address substance abuse prevention, education, and policy, and that the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention addresses the Healthy People 2000 goals and the National Dietary Guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture related to alcohol consumption.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 106–310, § 3401(a), reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There shall be in the Administration an Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy to whom the Administrator shall delegate the functions of promoting, monitoring, and evaluating service programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse within the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, and the Center for Mental Health Services, and coordinating such programs among the Centers, and among the Centers and other public and private entities. The Associate Administrator also shall ensure that alcohol prevention, education, and policy strategies are integrated into all programs of the Centers that address substance abuse prevention, education, and policy, and that the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention addresses the Healthy People 2000 goals and the National Dietary Guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture related to alcohol consumption.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) General Authorities.— Paragraph (1) of section 501(e) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(e)) is amended to read as follows: “(1) In general.— There may be in the Administration an Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy to whom the Administrator may delegate the functions of promoting, monitoring, and evaluating service programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse within the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Center for Mental Health Services, and coordinating such programs among the Centers, and among the Centers and other public and private entities. The Associate Administrator also may ensure that alcohol prevention, education, and policy strategies are integrated into all programs of the Centers that address substance abuse prevention, education, and policy, and that the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention addresses the Healthy People 2010 goals and the National Dietary Guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture related to alcohol consumption.”.

22. 2000

    Youth Drug and Mental Health Services Act

    Pub. L. 106–310 § 3102 · 114 Stat. 1101

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(o)

       Pub. L. 106–310, § 3102, added subsecs. (m) and (n)

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(o)

       Pub. L. 106–310, § 3102, redesignated former subsec. (m) as (o)

    3. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(o)

       Pub. L. 106–310, § 3102, substituted “2001, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003” for “1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994” before period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (m) to (o). Pub. L. 106–310, § 3102, added subsecs. (m) and (n), redesignated former subsec. (m) as (o), and substituted “2001, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003” for “1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 3102. EMERGENCY RESPONSE. Section 501 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (m) as subsection (o); (2) by inserting after subsection (1) the following: “(m) Emergency Response.— “(1) In general.— Notwithstanding section 504 and except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may use not to exceed 2.5 percent of all amounts appropriated under this title for a fiscal year to make noncompetitive grants, contracts or cooperative agreements to public entities to enable such entities to address emergency substance abuse or mental health needs in local communities. “(2) Exceptions.— Amounts appropriated under part C shall not be subject to paragraph (1). “(3) Emergencies.— The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining that a substance abuse or mental health emergency exists and publish such criteria in the Federal Register prior to providing funds under this subsection. “(n) Limitation on the Use of Certain Information.— No information, if an establishment or person supplying the information or described in it is identifiable, obtained in the course of activities undertaken or supported under section 505 may be used for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was supplied unless such establishment or person has consented (as determined under regulations of the Secretary) to its use for such other purpose. Such information may not be published or released in other form if the person who supplied the information or who is described in it is identifiable unless such person has consented (as determined under regulations of the Secretary) to its publication or release in other form.”; and (3) in subsection (o) (as so redesignated), by striking “1993” and all that follows through the period and inserting “2001, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003.”.

23. 2003

    Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

    Pub. L. 108–173 title IX § 900(e)(2)(A) · 117 Stat. 2066

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(18)

    Pub. L. 108–173 substituted “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services” for “Health Care Financing Administration”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(18). Pub. L. 108–173 substituted “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services” for “Health Care Financing Administration”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in section 501(d)(18) (42 U.S.C. 290aa(d)(18)), by striking “Health Care Financing Administration” and inserting “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”;

24. 2010

    Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    Pub. L. 111–148 § 3509(d)(1) · 124 Stat. 119

    Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 111–148, § 3509(d)(1), inserted “who shall report directly to the Administrator” before period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 111–148, § 3509(d)(1), inserted “who shall report directly to the Administrator” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting “who shall report directly to the Administrator” before the period;

25. 2010

    Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    Pub. L. 111–148 § 3509(d)(2) · 124 Stat. 119

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(4); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(5)

       Pub. L. 111–148, § 3509(d)(2), (3), added par. (4)

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(4); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(5)

       Pub. L. 111–148, § 3509(d)(2), (3), redesignated former par. (4) as (5)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(4), (5). Pub. L. 111–148, § 3509(d)(2), (3), added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and

26. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(b)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(1), substituted “Centers” for “Agencies” in introductory provisions

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(b)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(1), substituted “Centers” for “entities” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(1), substituted “Centers” for “Agencies” in heading and “Centers” for “entities” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Agencies” and inserting “Centers”; and (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “entities” and inserting “Centers”;

27. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(a) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(c)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(a), amended subsec. (c) generally

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(c)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(a), substituting references to the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for references to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(a), amended subsec. (c) generally, substituting references to the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for references to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Assistant Secretary.— Section 501(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(c)) is amended to read as follows: “(c) Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary.— “(1) Assistant secretary.— The Administration shall be headed by an official to be known as the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use (hereinafter in this title referred to as the ‘Assistant Secretary’) who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. “(2) Deputy assistant secretary.— The Assistant Secretary, with the approval of the Secretary, may appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and may employ and prescribe the functions of such officers and employees, including attorneys, as are necessary to administer the activities to be carried out through the Administration.” .

28. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

29. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(A) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(1)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(A), substituted “Centers” for “agencies”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(1)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(A), substituted “such Center” for “such agency”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(A), substituted “Centers” for “agencies” in two places and “such Center” for “such agency”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking “agencies” each place the term appears and inserting “Centers”; and (ii) by striking “such agency” and inserting “such Center”;

30. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(B) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(2)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(B), substituted “Centers” for “agencies”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(2)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(B), substituted “with respect to substance use disorders” for “with respect to substance abuse”

    3. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(2)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(B), substituted “and individuals with substance use disorders” for “and individuals who are substance abusers”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(B), substituted “Centers” for “agencies”, “with respect to substance use disorders” for “with respect to substance abuse”, and “and individuals with substance use disorders” for “and individuals who are substance abusers”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking “agencies” and inserting “Centers”; (ii) by striking “with respect to substance abuse” and inserting “with respect to substance use disorders”; and (iii) by striking “and individuals who are substance abusers” and inserting “and individuals with substance use disorders”;

31. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(C) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(5)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(C), substituted “substance use disorder” for “substance abuse”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(C), substituted “substance use disorder” for “substance abuse”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (5), by striking “substance abuse” and inserting “substance use disorder”;

32. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(D) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(6)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(D), substituted “the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” for “the Centers for Disease Control”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(6)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(D), substituted “Administration, develop” for “Administration develop”

    3. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(6)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(D), substituted “HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases among individuals with mental or substance use disorders,” for “HIV or tuberculosis among substance abusers and individuals with mental illness”

    4. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(6)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(D), substituted “diseases or disorders” for “illnesses”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(D), substituted “the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” for “the Centers for Disease Control”, “Administration, develop” for “Administration develop”, “HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases among individuals with mental or substance use disorders,” for “HIV or tuberculosis among substance abusers and individuals with mental illness”, and “diseases or disorders” for “illnesses”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in paragraph (6)— (i) by striking “the Centers for Disease Control” and inserting “the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,”; (ii) by striking “Administration develop” and inserting “Administration, develop”; (iii) by striking “HIV or tuberculosis among substance abusers and individuals with mental illness” and inserting “HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases among individuals with mental or substance use disorders,”; and (iv) by striking “illnesses” at the end and inserting “diseases or disorders”;

33. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(E) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(7)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(E), substituted “use disorders, including services that utilize drugs or devices approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorders” for “abuse utilizing anti-addiction medications, including methadone”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(E), substituted “use disorders, including services that utilize drugs or devices approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorders” for “abuse utilizing anti-addiction medications, including methadone”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (E) in paragraph (7), by striking “abuse utilizing anti-addiction medications, including methadone” and inserting “use disorders, including services that utilize drugs or devices approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorders”;

34. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(F) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(8)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(F), substituted “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Agency for Health Care Policy Research”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(8)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(F), substituted “prevention and treatment” for “treatment and prevention”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(F), substituted “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Agency for Health Care Policy Research” and “prevention and treatment” for “treatment and prevention”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (F) in paragraph (8)— (i) by striking “Agency for Health Care Policy Research” and inserting “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality”; and (ii) by striking “treatment and prevention” and inserting “prevention and treatment”;

35. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(G) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(9)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(G), inserted “and maintenance” after “development”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(9)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(G), substituted “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Agency for Health Care Policy Research”

    3. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(9)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(G), substituted “prevention, treatment, and recovery support services and are appropriately incorporated into programs carried out by the Administration” for “treatment and prevention services”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(G), inserted “and maintenance” after “development” and substituted “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality” for “Agency for Health Care Policy Research” and “prevention, treatment, and recovery support services and are appropriately incorporated into programs carried out by the Administration” for “treatment and prevention services”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (G) in paragraph (9)— (i) by inserting “and maintenance” after “development”; (ii) by striking “Agency for Health Care Policy Research” and inserting “Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality”; and (iii) by striking “treatment and prevention services” and inserting “prevention, treatment, and recovery support services and are appropriately incorporated into programs carried out by the Administration”;

36. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(H) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(10)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(H), substituted “use disorder” for “abuse”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(H), substituted “use disorder” for “abuse”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (H) in paragraph (10), by striking “abuse” and inserting “use disorder”;

37. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(I) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(11)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(I), added par. (11)

    2. Struck · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(11)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(I), struck out former par. (11) which read as follows: “promote the integration of substance abuse and mental health services into the mainstream of the health care delivery system of the United States;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(11). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(I), added par. (11) and struck out former par. (11) which read as follows: “promote the integration of substance abuse and mental health services into the mainstream of the health care delivery system of the United States;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (I) by striking paragraph (11) and inserting the following: “(11) work with relevant agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services on integrating mental health promotion and substance use disorder prevention with general health promotion and disease prevention and integrating mental and substance use disorders treatment services with physical health treatment services;” ;

38. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(J)(i) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(13)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(i), substituted “this subchapter or part B of subchapter XVII, or grant programs otherwise funded by the Administration” for “this subchapter, assure that” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(i), substituted “this subchapter or part B of subchapter XVII, or grant programs otherwise funded by the Administration” for “this subchapter, assure that” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “this title, assure that” and inserting “this title or part B of title XIX, or grant programs otherwise funded by the Administration”;

39. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(J)(ii) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(13)(A)(D)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(ii)–(vi), added subpar. (B)

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(13)(A)(D)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(ii)–(vi), redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C)

    3. Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(13)(A)(D)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(ii)–(vi), inserted “require that” before “all grants” in subpars. (A) and (C)

    4. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(13)(A)(D)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(ii)–(vi), added subpar. (D)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(13)(A) to (D). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(J)(ii)–(vi), added subpar. (B), redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C), inserted “require that” before “all grants” in subpars. (A) and (C), and added subpar. (D).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting “require that” before “all grants”; and (II) by striking “and” at the end;

40. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(K) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(16)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(K), substituted “use disorder information, including evidence-based and promising best practices for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with mental and substance use disorders,” for “abuse and mental health information”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(16). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(K), substituted “use disorder information, including evidence-based and promising best practices for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with mental and substance use disorders,” for “abuse and mental health information”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (K) in paragraph (16), by striking “abuse and mental health information” and inserting “use disorder information, including evidence-based and promising best practices for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with mental and substance use disorders,”;

41. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(2)(L) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(17)(19)(25)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(L)–(N), substituted “substance use disorder” for “substance abuse” in par. (17)

    2. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(17)(19)(25)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(L)–(N), added pars. (19) to (25)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(17), (19) to (25). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(2)(L)–(N), substituted “substance use disorder” for “substance abuse” in par. (17) and added pars. (19) to (25).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (L) in paragraph (17)— (i) by striking “substance abuse” and inserting “substance use disorder”; and (ii) by striking “and” at the end;

42. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(1)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary may delegate” for “Administrator may delegate”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary may delegate” for “Administrator may delegate”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

43. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(2)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary, acting through” for “Administrator, acting through” in subpar. (B)

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(2)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in subpar. (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary, acting through” for “Administrator, acting through” in subpar. (A) and “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in subpar. (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

44. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(3)(A)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary, acting through” for “Administrator, acting through”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(3)(A). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary, acting through” for “Administrator, acting through”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

45. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(3)(C)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(2), substituted “subsection (m)” for “subsection (k)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(3)(C). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(2), substituted “subsection (m)” for “subsection (k)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (e)(3)(C), by striking “subsection (k)” and inserting “subsection (m)”;

46. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(e)(3)(C)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

47. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(1)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “The Assistant Secretary,” for “The Administrator,”

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(1)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “the Assistant Secretary” for “the Administrator”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “The Assistant Secretary,” for “The Administrator,” and “the Assistant Secretary” for “the Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

48. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(2)(C)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(2)(C). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

49. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(2)(C)(ii)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

50. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(3) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(2)(C)(iii)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(3), substituted “subsection (m)” for “subsection (k)” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(2)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(3), substituted “subsection (m)” for “subsection (k)” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (f)(2)(C)(iii), by striking “subsection (k)” and inserting “subsection (m)”; and

51. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(f)(2)(D)(iii)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(2)(D)(iii). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

52. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(4) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(g)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(4), added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(4), added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: “(g) Chief Medical Officer.— “(1) In general.— The Assistant Secretary, with the approval of the Secretary, shall appoint a Chief Medical Officer to serve within the Administration. “(2) Eligible candidates.— The Assistant Secretary shall select the Chief Medical Officer from among individuals who— “(A) have a doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine; “(B) have experience in the provision of mental or substance use disorder services; “(C) have experience working with mental or substance use disorder programs; “(D) have an understanding of biological, psychosocial, and pharmaceutical treatments of mental or substance use disorders; and “(E) are licensed to practice medicine in one or more States. “(3) Duties.— The Chief Medical Officer shall— “(A) serve as a liaison between the Administration and providers of mental and substance use disorders prevention, treatment, and recovery services; “(B) assist the Assistant Secretary in the evaluation, organization, integration, and coordination of programs operated by the Administration; “(C) promote evidence-based and promising best practices, including culturally and linguistically appropriate practices, as appropriate, for the prevention and treatment of, and recovery from, mental and substance use disorders, including serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbances; “(D) participate in regular strategic planning with the Administration; “(E) coordinate with the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation to assess the use of performance metrics to evaluate activities within the Administration related to mental and substance use disorders; and “(F) coordinate with the Assistant Secretary to ensure mental and substance use disorders grant programs within the Administration consistently utilize appropriate performance metrics and evaluation designs.” .

53. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(g)(1)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

54. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(h)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h). Former subsec. (h) redesignated (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h). Former subsec. (h) redesignated (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) and subsections (k) through (o) as subsections (h) through (k) and subsections (m) through (q), respectively;

55. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(h)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

56. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(i)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i). Former subsec. (i) redesignated (j)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i). Former subsec. (i) redesignated (j).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) and subsections (k) through (o) as subsections (h) through (k) and subsections (m) through (q), respectively;

57. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(i)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

58. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(j)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (i) as (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (k)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (i) as (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (k).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) and subsections (k) through (o) as subsections (h) through (k) and subsections (m) through (q), respectively;

59. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(j)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

60. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(k)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (j) as (k). Former subsec. (k) redesignated (m)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (j) as (k). Former subsec. (k) redesignated (m).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) and subsections (k) through (o) as subsections (h) through (k) and subsections (m) through (q), respectively;

61. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(k)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

62. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6005 · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(l)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6005, added subsec. (l). Former subsec. (l) redesignated (n)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6005, added subsec. (l). Former subsec. (l) redesignated (n).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6005. STRATEGIC PLAN.   Section 501 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), as amended by sections 6001 through 6003, is further amended by inserting after subsection (k), as redesignated by section 6003, the following: “(l) Strategic Plan.— “(1) In general.— Not later than September 30, 2018, and every 4 years thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall develop and carry out a strategic plan in accordance with this subsection for the planning and operation of activities carried out by the Administration, including evidence-based programs. “(2) Coordination.— In developing and carrying out the strategic plan under this subsection, the Assistant Secretary shall take into consideration the findings and recommendations of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under section 6021(d) of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016 and the report of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee under section 6031 of such Act. “(3) Publication of plan.— Not later than September 30, 2018, and every 4 years thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall— “(A) submit the strategic plan developed under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and “(B) post such plan on the Internet website of the Administration. “(4) Contents.— The strategic plan developed under paragraph (1) shall— “(A) identify strategic priorities, goals, and measurable objectives for mental and substance use disorders activities and programs operated and supported by the Administration, including priorities to prevent or eliminate the burden of mental and substance use disorders; “(B) identify ways to improve the quality of services for individuals with mental and substance use disorders, and to reduce homelessness, arrest, incarceration, violence, including self-directed violence, and unnecessary hospitalization of individuals with a mental or substance use disorder, including adults with a serious mental illness or children with a serious emotional disturbance; “(C) ensure that programs provide, as appropriate, access to effective and evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, intervention, treatment, and recovery services, including culturally and linguistically appropriate services, as appropriate, for individuals with a mental or substance use disorder; “(D) identify opportunities to collaborate with the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop or improve— “(i) initiatives to encourage individuals to pursue careers (especially in rural and underserved areas and with rural and underserved populations) as psychiatrists, including child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical social workers, certified peer support specialists, licensed professional counselors, or other licensed or certified mental health or substance use disorder professionals, including such professionals specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of adults with a serious mental illness or children with a serious emotional disturbance; and “(ii) a strategy to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of a workforce for the treatment of individuals with mental or substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders; “(E) identify opportunities to improve collaboration with States, local governments, communities, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act); and “(F) specify a strategy to disseminate evidence-based and promising best practices related to prevention, diagnosis, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services related to mental illness, particularly for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance, and for individuals with a substance use disorder.” .

63. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6001(c)(2) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(l)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6001(c)(2), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Administrator” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “Administrator” or “Administrator” each place it appears (including in any headings) and inserting “Assistant Secretary” or “Assistant Secretary”, respectively, except where the term “Administrator” appears— (A) in each of subsections (e) and (f) of section 501 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), including the headings of such subsections, within the term “Associate Administrator”; (B) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration”; (C) in section 507(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb(b)(6)), within the term “Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”; (D) in section 519B(c)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B)), within the term “Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration”; or (E) in each of sections 519B(c)(1)(B), 520C(a), and 520D(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25b(c)(1)(B), 290bb–34(a), 290bb–35(a)), within the term “Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention”.

64. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6006(a) · 130 Stat. 1033

    1. Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6006(a), amended subsec. (m) generally

    2. Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)

       Pub. L. 114–255, § 6006(a), substituting requirements for biennial reports beginning no later than September 30, 2020, for requirements for biennial reports beginning no later than February 10, 1994

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6006(a), amended subsec. (m) generally, substituting requirements for biennial reports beginning no later than September 30, 2020, for requirements for biennial reports beginning no later than February 10, 1994.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 501 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa), as so amended, is further amended by amending subsection (m), as redesignated by section 6003, to read as follows: “(m) Biennial Report Concerning Activities and Progress.— Not later than September 30, 2020, and every 2 years thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and post on the Internet website of the Administration, a report containing at a minimum— “(1) a review of activities conducted or supported by the Administration, including progress toward strategic priorities, goals, and objectives identified in the strategic plan developed under subsection (l); “(2) an assessment of programs and activities carried out by the Assistant Secretary, including the extent to which programs and activities under this title and part B of title XIX meet identified goals and performance measures developed for the respective programs and activities; “(3) a description of the progress made in addressing gaps in mental and substance use disorders prevention, treatment, and recovery services and improving outcomes by the Administration, including with respect to serious mental illnesses, serious emotional disturbances, and co-occurring disorders; “(4) a description of the manner in which the Administration coordinates and partners with other Federal agencies and departments related to mental and substance use disorders, including activities related to— “(A) the implementation and dissemination of research findings into improved programs, including with respect to how advances in serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance research have been incorporated into programs; “(B) the recruitment, training, and retention of a mental and substance use disorders workforce; “(C) the integration of mental disorder services, substance use disorder services, and physical health services; “(D) homelessness; and “(E) veterans; “(5) a description of the manner in which the Administration promotes coordination by grantees under this title, and part B of title XIX, with State or local agencies; and “(6) a description of the activities carried out under section 501A(e), with respect to mental and substance use disorders, including— “(A) the number and a description of grants awarded; “(B) the total amount of funding for grants awarded; “(C) a description of the activities supported through such grants, including outcomes of programs supported; and “(D) information on how the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory is consulting with the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and collaborating with the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, and the Center for Mental Health Services to carry out such activities; and “(7) recommendations made by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under section 6021 of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016 to improve programs within the Administration, and actions taken in response to such recommendations to improve programs within the Administration. The Assistant Secretary may meet reporting requirements established under this title by providing the contents of such reports as an addendum to the biennial report established under this subsection, notwithstanding the timeline of other reporting requirements in this title. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter the content requirements of such reports or authorize the Assistant Secretary to alter the timeline of any such reports to be less frequent than biennially, unless as specified in this title.” .

65. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (k) as (m). Former subsec. (m) redesignated (o)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsec. (k) as (m). Former subsec. (m) redesignated (o).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) and subsections (k) through (o) as subsections (h) through (k) and subsections (m) through (q), respectively;

66. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6002(3) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(4)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(3), added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (m)(4). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6002(3), added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (m), by adding at the end the following: “(4) Emergency response.— Amounts made available for carrying out this subsection shall remain available through the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated.” .

67. 2016

    Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–255 § 6003(1) · 130 Stat. 1033

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(n)(q)

    Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsecs. (l) to (o) as (n) to (q), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (n) to (q). Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1), redesignated subsecs. (l) to (o) as (n) to (q), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) and subsections (k) through (o) as subsections (h) through (k) and subsections (m) through (q), respectively;

68. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(236) · 136 Stat. 4196

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(i)

    Pub. L. 117–286, which directed amendment of subsec. (h) by substituting “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act”, was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (i) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the redesignation of subsec. (h) as (i) by Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1). See 2016 Amendment note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 117–286, which directed amendment of subsec. (h) by substituting “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act”, was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (i) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the redesignation of subsec. (h) as (i) by Pub. L. 114–255, § 6003(1). See 2016 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (236) Section 501(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(h)) is amended by striking “The Federal Advisory Committee Act” and inserting “Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code,”.

69. 2022

    Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act

    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(a) · 136 Stat. 4459

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(24); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(25)

       Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(a), added par. (24)

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(24); 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(25)

       Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(a), redesignated former par. (24) as (25). Former par. (25) redesignated (26)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(24), (25). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(a), added par. (24) and redesignated former par. (24) as (25). Former par. (25) redesignated (26).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Authorities.— Section 501(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(d)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (24) and (25) as paragraphs (25) and (26), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (23) the following: “(24) support the continued access to, or availability of, mental health and substance use disorder services during, or in response to, a public health emergency declared under section 319, including in consultation with, as appropriate, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the heads of other relevant agencies, in preparing for, and responding to, a public health emergency;” .

70. 2022

    Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act

    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(a)(1) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(26)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(a)(1), redesignated par. (25) as (26) relating to performance metrics

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(26). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(a)(1), redesignated par. (25) as (26) relating to performance metrics.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraphs (24) and (25) as paragraphs (25) and (26), respectively; and

71. 2022

    Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

    Pub. L. 117–328 § 1231 · 136 Stat. 4459

    Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(d)(26)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 1231, added par. (26) relating to recovery housing and services

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 117–328, § 1231, added par. (26) relating to recovery housing and services.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1231. CLARIFYING THE ROLE OF SAMHSA IN PROMOTING THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH-QUALITY RECOVERY HOUSING.   Section 501(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa) is amended— (1) in paragraph (24)(E), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in paragraph (25), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(26) collaborate with national accrediting entities, recovery housing providers, organizations or individuals with established expertise in delivery of recovery housing services, States, Federal agencies (including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the agencies listed in section 550(e)(2)(B)), and other relevant stakeholders, to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing and services for individuals with a substance use disorder.” .

72. 2022

    Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

    Pub. L. 117–328 § 1121(c)(2)(A) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Substituted · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(l)(2)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 1121(c)(2)(A), substituted “section 290aa–0b of this title” for “section 6031 of such Act”

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    Subsec. (l)(2). Pub. L. 117–328, § 1121(c)(2)(A), substituted “section 290aa–0b of this title” for “section 6031 of such Act”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) Section 501(l)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(l)(2)) is amended by striking “section 6031 of such Act” and inserting “section 501C”.

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    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(b) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(l)(4)(G)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(b), added subpar. (G)

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    Subsec. (l)(4)(G). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(b), added subpar. (G).

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    (b) Strategic Plan.— Section 501(l)(4) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa(l)(4)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(G) specify a strategy to support the continued access to, or availability of, mental health and substance use disorder services, including to at-risk individuals (as defined in section 2802(b)(4)), during, or in response to, public health emergencies declared pursuant to section 319.” .

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    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(c)(2) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(4)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(2), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5)

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    Subsec. (m)(4). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(2), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: “(4) a description of the Administration’s activities to support the continued provision of mental health and substance use disorder services, as applicable, in response to public health emergencies declared pursuant to section 319;” ; and

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    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(c)(1) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(5)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(1), redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6)

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    Subsec. (m)(5). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(1), redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (7) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively;

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    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(c)(3) · 136 Stat. 4459

    1. Added · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(5)(D)(F)

       Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(3), added subpar. (D)

    2. Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(5)(D)(F)

       Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(3), redesignated former subpars. (D) and (E) as (E) and (F), respectively

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    Subsec. (m)(5)(D) to (F). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(3), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpars. (D) and (E) as (E) and (F), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: “(D) relevant preparedness and response activities;” .

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    Pub. L. 117–328 § 2112(c)(1) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Redesignated · 42 U.S.C. § 290aa(m)(6)(8)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(1), redesignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively

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    Subsec. (m)(6) to (8). Pub. L. 117–328, § 2112(c)(1), redesignated pars. (5) to (7) as (6) to (8), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (7) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively;

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