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42 U.S.C. § 3015 — Gifts and donations
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**(a) Gifts and donations** The Assistant Secretary may accept, use, and dispose of, on behalf of the United States, gifts or donations (in cash or in kind, including voluntary and uncompensated services or property), which shall be available until expended for the purposes specified in subsection (b). Gifts of cash and proceeds of the sale of property shall be available in addition to amounts appropriated to carry out this chapter.
**(b) Use of gifts and donations** Gifts and donations accepted pursuant to subsection (a) may be used either directly, or for grants to or contracts with public or nonprofit private entities, for the following activities:
(1) The design and implementation of demonstrations of innovative ideas and best practices in programs and services for older individuals.
(2) The planning and conduct of conferences for the purpose of exchanging information, among concerned individuals and public and private entities and organizations, relating to programs and services provided under this chapter and other programs and services for older individuals.
(3) The development, publication, and dissemination of informational materials (in print, visual, electronic, or other media) relating to the programs and services provided under this chapter and other matters of concern to older individuals.
**(c) Ethics guidelines** The Assistant Secretary shall establish written guidelines setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether a gift or donation should be declined under this section because the acceptance of the gift or donation would—
(1) reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, or any employee of the Administration or Department, to carry out responsibilities or official duties u
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**(a) Gifts and donations** The Assistant Secretary may accept, use, and dispose of, on behalf of the United States, gifts or donations (in cash or in kind, including voluntary and uncompensated services or property), which shall be available until expended for the purposes specified in subsection (b). Gifts of cash and proceeds of the sale of property shall be available in addition to amounts appropriated to carry out this chapter.
**(b) Use of gifts and donations** Gifts and donations accepted pursuant to subsection (a) may be used either directly, or for grants to or contracts with public or nonprofit private entities, for the following activities:
(1) The design and implementation of demonstrations of innovative ideas and best practices in programs and services for older individuals.
(2) The planning and conduct of conferences for the purpose of exchanging information, among concerned individuals and public and private entities and organizations, relating to programs and services provided under this chapter and other programs and services for older individuals.
(3) The development, publication, and dissemination of informational materials (in print, visual, electronic, or other media) relating to the programs and services provided under this chapter and other matters of concern to older individuals.
**(c) Ethics guidelines** The Assistant Secretary shall establish written guidelines setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether a gift or donation should be declined under this section because the acceptance of the gift or donation would—
(1) reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, or any employee of the Administration or Department, to carry out responsibilities or official duties under this chapter in a fair and objective manner; or
(2) compromise the integrity or the appearance of integrity of programs or services provided under this chapter or of any official involved in those programs or services.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 89–73, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 93–29, title II, § 201(c), May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 32; amended Pub. L. 94–135, title I, § 112(a), Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 719; Pub. L. 95–478, title I, § 102(c), (d), title V, § 503(b)(4)(A), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1514, 1559, provided for establishment of a National Information and Resource Clearing House for the Aging.
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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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**(a) Consultative services and technical assistance; short-term training and technical instruction; research and demonstrations; preparation and dissemination of informational materials; staff and technical assistance to Federal Council on the Aging; designation of full-time nutrition professional as administrator of nutrition services**
(1) In carrying out the objectives of this chapter, the Assistant Secretary is authorized to—
(A) provide consultative services and technical assistance to public or nonprofit private agencies and organizations;
(B) provide short-term training and technical instruction;
(C) conduct research and demonstrations; and
(D) collect, prepare, publish, and disseminate special educational or informational materials, including reports of the projects for which funds are provided under this chapter.
(2)
(A) The Assistant Secretary shall designate an officer or employee who shall serve on a full-time basis and who shall be responsible for the administration of the nutrition services described in subparts I and II of part C of subchapter III and shall have duties that include—
(i) designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based programs to support improved nutrition and regular physical activity for older individuals;
(ii) developing guidelines for nutrition providers concerning safety, sanitary handling of food, equipment, preparation, and food storage;
(iii) conducting outreach and disseminating evidence-based information to nutrition service providers about the benefits of healthful diets and regular physical activity, including information about the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under [section 5341 of title 7](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-sec
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### Statutory Notes
Section 3051, Pub. L. 89–73, title VIII, § 801, formerly title VI, § 601, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 225; Pub. L. 90–42, § 5(c), (d), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107; renumbered title VII, § 701, Pub. L. 91–69, § 9, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111; renumbered title VIII, § 801, Pub. L. 92–258, § 1, Mar. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 88, related to advisory committees in general, providing in: subsec. (a) for establishment of Advisory Committee on Older Americans, its membership, and term of office; subsec. (b) for appointment of technical advisory committees; subsec. (c) for compensation and travel expenses; and subsec. (d) for technical and clerical assistance for Advisory Committee. See [section 3015 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3015&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 3052, Pub. L. 89–73, title VIII, § 802, formerly title VI, § 602, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 226; Pub. L. 90–42, § 5(e), (f), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107, 108; renumbered title VII, § 702, Pub. L. 91–69, § 9, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111; renumbered title VIII, § 802, Pub. L. 92–258, § 1, Mar. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 88, related to administration. See section 3016(a), (b) of this title.
Section 3053, Pub. L. 89–73, title VIII, § 803, formerly title VI, § 603, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 226; Pub. L. 90–42, § 4, July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107; renumbered title VII, § 703 and amended Pub. L. 91–69, §§ 2(b), 9, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 108, 111; renumbered title VIII, § 803, Pub. L. 92–258, § 1, Mar. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 88, related to authorization of appropriations.
Section 3054, Pub. L. 89–73, title VIII, § 804, formerly title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 91–69, § 12, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 114; renumbered title VIII, § 804, Pub. L. 92–258, § 1, Mar. 22, 1972, 8
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 3016
mitted under section 3026(a) of this title or any State
plan submitted under section 3027(a) of this title and
approved for any fiscal year beginning before Nov. 29,
1987, see section 701(a), (b) of Pub. L. 100–175, set out as
a note under section 3001 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–459 effective Oct. 9, 1984,
see section 803(a) of Pub. L. 98–459, set out as a note
under section 3001 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–478 effective at close of
Sept. 30, 1978, see section 504 of Pub. L. 95–478, set out
as a note under section 3001 of this title.
§ 3013a. Consultation with State agencies, area
agencies on aging, and Native American
grant recipients
The Assistant Secretary shall consult and co-
ordinate with State agencies, area agencies on
aging, and recipients of grants under subchapter
X in the development of Federal goals, regula-
tions, program instructions, and policies under
this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–73, title II, § 203A, as added Pub. L.
102–375, title II, § 204, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1211;
amended Pub. L. 103–171, § 3(a)(13), Dec. 2, 1993,
107 Stat. 1990.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
1993—Pub. L. 103–171 substituted ‘‘Assistant Sec-
retary’’ for ‘‘Commissioner’’.
§ 3014. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–115, § 2(e)(1), Dec. 29,
1981, 95 Stat. 1596
Section, Pub. L. 89–73, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L.
93–29, title II, § 201(c), May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 32; amended
Pub. L. 94–135, title I, § 112(a), Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 719;
Pub. L. 95–478, title I, § 102(c), (d), title V, § 503(b)(4)(A),
Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1514, 1559, provided for establish-
ment of a National Information and Resource Clearing
House fo
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