7 U.S.C. § 3179 — Research on strategies to promote the se-

Page 1602 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3179 § 3179. Research on strategies to promote the se- lection and consumption of healthy foods (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services, shall es- tablish a research, demonstration, and technical assistance program to promote healthy eating and reduce the prevalence of obesity, among all population groups but especially among chil- dren, by applying the principles and insights of behavioral economics research in schools, child care programs, and other settings. (b) Priorities The Secretary shall— (1) identify and assess the impacts of specific presentation, placement, and other strategies for structuring choices on selection and con- sumption of healthful foods in a variety of set- tings, consistent with the most recent version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans pub- lished under section 5341 of this title; (2) demonstrate and rigorously evaluate be- havioral economics-related interventions that hold promise to improve diets and promote health, including through demonstration projects that may include evaluation of the use of portion size, labeling, convenience, and other strategies to encourage healthy choices; and (3) encourage adoption of the most effective strategies through outreach and technical as- sistance. (c) Authority In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may— (1) enter into competitively awarded con- tracts or cooperative agreements; or (2) provide grants to States or public or pri- vate agencies or organizations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Application To be eligible to enter into a contract or coop- erative agreement or receive a grant under this section, a State or public or private agency or organization shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (e) Coordination The solicitation and evaluation of contracts, cooperative agreements, and grant proposals considered under this section shall be coordi- nated with the Food and Nutrition Service as appropriate to ensure that funded projects are consistent with the operations of Federally sup- ported nutrition assistance programs and re- lated laws (including regulations). (f) Annual reports Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Rep- resentatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes a description of— (1) the policies, priorities, and operations of the program carried out by the Secretary under this section during the fiscal year; (2) the results of any evaluations completed during the fiscal year; and (3) the efforts undertaken to disseminate successful practices through outreach and technical assistance. (g) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are nec- essary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015. (2) Use of funds The Secretary may use up to 5 percent of the funds made available under paragraph (1) for Federal administrative expenses incurred in carrying out this section. (Pub. L. 111–296, title II, § 244, Dec. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 3239.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Oct. 1, 2010, except as otherwise spe- cifically provided, see section 445 of Pub. L. 111–296, set out as an Effective Date of 2010 Amendment note under section 1751 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY Pub. L. 111–296, § 2, Dec. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 3185, pro- vided that: ‘‘In this Act [see Short Title of 2010 Amend- ment note set out under section 1751 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare], the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.’’ SUBCHAPTER V—ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH § 3191. Purposes and findings relating to animal health and disease research (a) Purposes The purposes of this subchapter are to— (1) promote the general welfare through the improved health and productivity of domestic livestock, poultry, aquatic animals, and other income-producing animals that are essential to the food supply of the United States and the welfare of producers and consumers of animal products; (2) improve the health of horses; (3) facilitate the effective treatment of, and, to the extent possible, prevent animal and poultry diseases in both domesticated and wild animals that, if not controlled, would be disas- trous to the United States livestock and poul- try industries and endanger the food supply of the United States; (4) improve methods for the control of orga- nisms and residues in food products of animal origin that could endanger the human food supply; (5) improve the housing and management of animals to improve the well-being of livestock production species;