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42 U.S.C. § 14404 — Restriction on use of Federal funds by advocacy programs

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42 U.S.C. § 14404 — Restriction on use of Federal funds by advocacy programs

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**(a) In general** Subject to [section 14402(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section14402/b&num=0&edition=prelim) (relating to construction and treatment of certain services), no funds appropriated by Congress may be used to assist in, to support, or to fund any activity or service which has a purpose of assisting in, or to bring suit or provide any other form of legal assistance for the purpose of— (1) securing or funding any item, benefit, program, or service furnished for the purpose of causing, or the purpose of assisting in causing, the suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of any individual; (2) compelling any person, institution, governmental entity 11 So in original. Probably should be “or governmental entity”. to provide or fund any item, benefit, program, or service for such purpose; or (3) asserting or advocating a legal right to cause, or to assist in causing, the suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of any individual. **(b) List of programs to which restrictions apply** (1) **In general** — Subsection (a) applies to funds appropriated under or to carry out the following: (A) *Protection and advocacy systems under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000* — Subtitle C of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 [[42 U.S.C. 15041](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15041&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. (B) *Protection and advocacy systems under the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act* — The Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986 22 See References in Text note below. [[42 U.S.C. 10801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. (C) *Protection and advocacy systems under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973* — Section 509 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 794e](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794e&num=0&edition=prelim)). (D) *Ombudsman programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965* — Ombudsman programs under the Older Americans Act of 1965 [[42 U.S.C. 3001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. (E) *Legal assistance* — Legal assistance programs under the Legal Services Corporation Act [[42 U.S.C. 2996](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2996&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. (2) **Nonexclusive list** — Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting the application of subsection (a) to the programs specified in paragraph (1).

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29 U.S.C. § 794e — Measuring of project outcomes and performance

The Commissioner may require that recipients of grants under this subchapter submit information, including data, as determined by the Commissioner to be necessary to measure project outcomes and performance, including any data needed to comply with the Government Performance and Results Act.

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42 U.S.C. § 2996 — Administration

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit interagency funding agreements made between the Administration and other agencies of the Federal Government for the development and implementation of specific grants or projects.

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42 U.S.C. § 15041 — Purpose

The purpose of this part is to provide for allotments to support a protection and advocacy system (referred to in this part as a “system”) in each State to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities in accordance with this part.

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42 U.S.C. § 10801 — Congressional findings and statement of purpose

**(a)** The Congress finds that— (1) individuals with mental illness are vulnerable to abuse and serious injury; (2) family members of individuals with mental illness play a crucial role in being advocates for the rights of individuals with mental illness where the individuals are minors, the individuals are legally competent and choose to involve the family members, and the individuals are legally incompetent and the legal guardians, conservators, or other legal representatives are members of the family; (3) individuals with mental illness are subject to neglect, including lack of treatment, adequate nutrition, clothing, health care, and adequate discharge planning; and (4) State systems for monitoring compliance with respect to the rights of individuals with mental illness vary widely and are frequently inadequate. **(b)** The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to ensure that the rights of individuals with mental illness are protected; and (2) to assist States to establish and operate a protection and advocacy system for individuals with mental illness which will— (A) protect and advocate the rights of such individuals through activities to ensure the enforcement of the Constitution and Federal and State statutes; and (B) investigate incidents of abuse and neglect of individuals with mental illness if the incidents are reported to the system or if there is probable cause to believe that the incidents occurred.

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42 U.S.C. § 15001 — Findings, purposes, and policy

**(a) Findings** Congress finds that— (1) disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, to exert control and choice over their own lives, and to fully participate in and contribute to their communities through full integration and inclusion in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of United States society; (2) in 1999, there were between 3,200,000 and 4,500,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in the United States, and recent studies indicate that individuals with developmental disabilities comprise between 1.2 and 1.65 percent of the United States population; (3) individuals whose disabilities occur during their developmental period frequently have severe disabilities that are likely to continue indefinitely; (4) individuals with developmental disabilities often encounter discrimination in the provision of critical services, such as services in the areas of emphasis (as defined in [section 15002 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15002&num=0&edition=prelim)); (5) individuals with developmental disabilities are at greater risk than the general population of abuse, neglect, financial and sexual exploitation, and the violation of their legal and human rights; (6) a substantial portion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families do not have access to appropriate support and services, including access to assistive technology, from generic and specialized service systems, and remain unserved or underserved; (7) individuals with developmental disabilities often require lifelong community services, individualized supports, and other forms of a

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42 U.S.C. § 3001 — Congressional declaration of objectives

The Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty and responsibility of the governments of the United States, of the several States and their political subdivisions, and of Indian tribes to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment of the following objectives: (1) An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living. (2) The best possible physical and mental health (including access to person-centered, trauma-informed services as appropriate) which science can make available and without regard to economic status. (3) Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and available at costs which older citizens can afford. (4) Full restoration services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services. (5) Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age. (6) Retirement in health, honor, dignity—after years of contribution to the economy. (7) Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and training and recreational opportunities. (8) Efficient community services, including access to low-cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living ar

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42 U.S.C. § 2701 — Powers, duties, and limitations

**(a) Powers of nonprofit corporation; additional powers** To the extent consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, the Corporation shall exercise the powers conferred upon a nonprofit corporation by the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act (except for section 1005(o) of title 29 of the District of Columbia Code). In addition, the Corporation is authorized— (1) (A) to provide financial assistance to qualified programs furnishing legal assistance to eligible clients, and to make grants to and contracts with— (i) individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, and (ii) State and local governments (only upon application by an appropriate State or local agency or institution and upon a special determination by the Board that the arrangements to be made by such agency or institution will provide services which will not be provided adequately through non-governmental arrangements), for the purpose of providing legal assistance to eligible clients under this subchapter, and (B) to make such other grants and contracts as are necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter; (2) to accept in the name of the Corporation, and employ or dispose of in furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter, any money or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, received by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise; and (3) to undertake directly, or by grant or contract, the following activities relating to the delivery of legal assistance— (A) research, except that broad general legal or policy research unrelated to representation of eligible clients may not be undertaken by grant or contract, (B) training and technical assistance, and (C) to serve as a clearinghouse for information.

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42 U.S.C. § 10805 — System requirements

**(a) Authority; independent status; access to facilities and records; advisory council; annual report; grievance procedure** A system established in a State under [section 10803 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10803&num=0&edition=prelim) to protect and advocate the rights of individuals with mental illness shall— (1) have the authority to— (A) investigate incidents of abuse and neglect of individuals with mental illness if the incidents are reported to the system or if there is probable cause to believe that the incidents occurred; (B) pursue administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies to ensure the protection of individuals with mental illness who are receiving care or treatment in the State; and (C) pursue administrative, legal, and other remedies on behalf of an individual who— (i) was a 11 So in original. Probably should be “an”. individual with mental illness; and (ii) is a resident of the State, but only with respect to matters which occur within 90 days after the date of the discharge of such individual from a facility providing care or treatment; (2) be independent of any agency in the State which provides treatment or services (other than advocacy services) to individuals with mental illness; (3) have access to facilities in the State providing care or treatment; (4) in accordance with [section 10806 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10806&num=0&edition=prelim), have access to all records of— (A) any individual who is a client of the system if such individual, or the legal guardian, conservator, or other legal representative of such individual, has authorized the system to have such access; (B) any indiv

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42 U.S.C. § 15044 — Administration

**(a) Governing board** In a State in which the system described in [section 15043 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15043&num=0&edition=prelim) is organized as a private nonprofit entity with a multimember governing board, or a public system with a multimember governing board, such governing board shall be selected according to the policies and procedures of the system, except that— (1) (A) the governing board shall be composed of members who broadly represent or are knowledgeable about the needs of the individuals served by the system; (B) a majority of the members of the board shall be— (i) individuals with disabilities, including individuals with developmental disabilities, who are eligible for services, or have received or are receiving services through the system; or (ii) parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of individuals referred to in clause (i); and (C) the board may include a representative of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Centers in the State, and the self-advocacy organization described in [section 15024(c)(4)(A)(ii)(I) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15024/c/4/A/ii/I&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) not more than ⅓ of the members of the governing board may be appointed by the chief executive officer of the State involved, in the case of any State in which such officer has the authority to appoint members of the board; (3) the membership of the governing board shall be subject to term limits set by the system to ensure rotating membership; (4) any vacancy in the board shall be filled not later than 60 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs; and (5) in a S

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29 U.S.C. § 794e — Protection and advocacy of individual

Page 306 TITLE 29—LABOR § 794e 1 See References in Text note below. to be submitted to the Director and the Ad- ministrator pursuant to paragraph (3), includ- ing how to submit such data and information, the metrics by which compliance will be as- sessed in the reports required in subsection (b), and any other directions necessary for agencies to demonstrate compliance with ac- cessibility standards for electronic and infor- mation technology procured and in use within an agency, as required by such section 794d of this title. (3) Not later than 225 days after December 29, 2022, the head of each agency shall— (A) evaluate the extent to which the elec- tronic and information technology of the agency are accessible to and usable by individ- uals with disabilities described in subsection (a)(1) of such section 794d of this title com- pared to the access to and use of the tech- nology and services by individuals described in such section who are not individuals with dis- abilities; (B) evaluate the electronic and information technology of the agency in accordance with the criteria and instructions provided in para- graph (1); and (C) submit a report containing the evalua- tions jointly to the Director and the Adminis- trator. (b)(1) Not later than 1 year after December 29, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Adminis- trator, in consultation with the Director, shall prepare and submit to the Committees on Ap- propriations and Homeland Security and Gov- ernmental Affairs of the Senate and the Com- mittees on Appropriations and Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report that shall include— (A) a comprehensive assessment (including information identifying the metrics and data used) of compliance by each agency, and by the Federal Governme

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