42 U.S.C. § 294f — Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary,

Page 1039 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 294f Another prior section 756 of act July 1, 1944, was re- numbered section 338G, transferred to section 254q of this title, and subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 100–177. Another prior section 756 of act July 1, 1944, was clas- sified to section 294f of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–484. AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–328, § 1311(a)(1)(A), in- serted ‘‘(which may include master’s and doctoral level programs)’’ after ‘‘occupational therapy’’. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 117–328, § 1311(a)(1)(B), inserted ‘‘, including training to increase skills and capacity to meet the needs of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma’’ after ‘‘workers’’. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–328, § 1311(a)(2), substituted ‘‘For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027’’ for ‘‘For each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023’’ in introductory provisions. 2018—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 115–271, § 7073(b)(1)(A), in- serted ‘‘, trauma,’’ after ‘‘focus on child and adolescent mental health’’. Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 115–271, § 7073(b)(1)(B), in- serted ‘‘trauma-informed care and’’ before ‘‘substance use disorder prevention and treatment services’’. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–271, § 7073(b)(2), substituted ‘‘2019 through 2023’’ for ‘‘2018 through 2022’’ in introduc- tory provisions. 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(1), struck out ‘‘of higher education’’ after ‘‘eligible institutions’’ in introductory provisions, added pars. (1) to (4), and struck out former pars. (1) to (4) which read as follows: ‘‘(1) baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree pro- grams of social work, as well as the development of fac- ulty in social work; ‘‘(2) accredited master’s, doctoral, internship, and post-doctoral residency programs of psychology for the development and implementation of interdisciplinary training of psychology graduate students for providing behavioral and mental health services, including sub- stance abuse prevention and treatment services; ‘‘(3) accredited institutions of higher education or ac- credited professional training programs that are estab- lishing or expanding internships or other field place- ment programs in child and adolescent mental health in psychiatry, psychology, school psychology, behav- ioral pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, social work, school social work, substance abuse prevention and treatment, marriage and family therapy, school coun- seling, or professional counseling; and ‘‘(4) State-licensed mental health nonprofit and for- profit organizations to enable such organizations to pay for programs for preservice or in-service training of paraprofessional child and adolescent mental health workers.’’ Subsec. (b)(1), (2). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(2)(B), (C), added par. (1) and redesignated former par. (1) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3). Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(2)(B), (D), redesig- nated par. (2) as (3) and substituted ‘‘paragraph (2), es- pecially individuals with mental disorder symptoms or diagnoses, particularly children and adolescents, and transitional-age youth’’ for ‘‘subsection (a)’’. Former par. (3) redesignated (4). Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(2)(B), (E), redesig- nated par. (3) as (4) and inserted ‘‘and’’ at end. Former par. (4) redesignated (5). Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(2)(A), (B), (F), re- designated par. (4) as (5), substituted period for ‘‘; and’’ at end, and struck out former par. (5) which read as fol- lows: ‘‘with respect to any violation of the agreement between the Secretary and the institution, the institu- tion will pay such liquidated damages as prescribed by the Secretary by regulation.’’ Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(3), substituted ‘‘awarded under paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a)’’ for ‘‘authorized under subsection (a)(1)’’. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(4), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) related to priority in selecting grant recipients in social work, graduate psychology, and training programs in child and adolescent mental health. Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 114–255, § 9021(5), added sub- secs. (e) and (f) and struck out former subsec. (e) which authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. § 294f. Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the Advisory Com- mittee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Ad- visory Committee’’). (b) Composition (1) In general The Secretary shall determine the appro- priate number of individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee. Such individuals shall not be officers or employees of the Federal Government. (2) Appointment Not later than 90 days after November 13, 1998, the Secretary shall appoint the members of the Advisory Committee from among indi- viduals who are health professionals from schools of the types described in sections 294a(b)(1)(A), 294c(b), and 294e(b) of this title. In making such appointments, the Secretary shall ensure a fair balance between the health professions, that at least 75 percent of the members of the Advisory Committee are health professionals, a broad geographic rep- resentation of members and a balance between urban and rural members. Members shall be appointed based on their competence, interest, and knowledge of the mission of the profession involved. (3) Minority representation In appointing the members of the Advisory Committee under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall ensure the adequate representation of women and minorities. (c) Terms (1) In general A member of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that of the members first appointed— (A) 1⁄3 of the members shall serve for a term of 1 year; (B) 1⁄3 of the members shall serve for a term of 2 years; and (C) 1⁄3 of the members shall serve for a term of 3 years. (2) Vacancies (A) In general A vacancy on the Advisory Committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be subject to any conditions which applied with respect to the original appointment. (B) Filling unexpired term An individual chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member replaced. Page 1040 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 294f 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Committee’’. (d) Duties The Advisory Committee shall— (1) provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary concerning policy and program development and other matters of significance concerning the activities under this part; (2) not later than 3 years after November 13, 1998, and annually thereafter, prepare and sub- mit to the Secretary, and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Commerce of the House of Representatives, a report describing the ac- tivities of the Committee, including findings and recommendations made by the Committee concerning the activities under this part; (3) develop, publish, and implement perform- ance measures for programs under this part; (4) develop and publish guidelines for longi- tudinal evaluations (as described in section 294n(d)(2) of this title) for programs under this part; and (5) recommend appropriation levels for pro- grams under this part. (e) Meetings and documents (1) Meetings The Advisory Committee shall meet not less than 3 times each year. Such meetings shall be held jointly with other related entities estab- lished under this subchapter where appro- priate. (2) Documents Not later than 14 days prior to the convening of a meeting under paragraph (1), the Advisory Committee shall prepare and make available an agenda of the matters to be considered by the Advisory Committee at such meeting. At any such meeting, the Advisory Council 1 shall distribute materials with respect to the issues to be addressed at the meeting. Not later than 30 days after the adjourning of such a meeting, the Advisory Committee shall prepare and make available a summary of the meeting and any actions taken by the Committee based upon the meeting. (f) Compensation and expenses (1) Compensation Each member of the Advisory Committee shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5 for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Committee. (2) Expenses The members of the Advisory Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the per- formance of services for the Committee. (g) Chapter 10 of title 5 Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the Advi- sory Committee under this section only to the extent that the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 do not conflict with the requirements of this section. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 757, formerly § 756, as added Pub. L. 105–392, title I, § 103, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3549; renumbered § 757 and amended Pub. L. 111–148, title V, §§ 5103(d)(2), 5306(a)(2), (b), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 606, 626, 628; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(238), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4331.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5306(a)(2), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 626, which directed the amendment of part D of title VII by redesignating section 756 as section 757, without specifying the act to be amended, was executed by redesignating section 756 of act July 1, 1944, as sec- tion 757 of the Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. November 13, 1998, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), was in the original ‘‘the date of enactment of this Act’’, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 105–392, which amended this part generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 294f, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 733, as added Oct. 12, 1976, Pub. L. 94–484, title IV, § 401(b)(3), 90 Stat. 2262; amended Dec. 19, 1977, Pub. L. 95–215, § 4(e)(10), 91 Stat. 1506; Nov. 6, 1978, Pub. L. 95–598, title III, § 327, 92 Stat. 2679; Aug. 13, 1981, Pub. L. 97–35, title XXVII, § 2730, 95 Stat. 919; July 1, 1988, Pub. L. 100–360, title IV, § 411(f)(10)(C)(ii), 102 Stat. 781; Nov. 4, 1988, Pub. L. 100–607, title VI, § 602(h)–(k), 102 Stat. 3123; Aug. 16, 1989, Pub. L. 101–93, § 7, 103 Stat. 615, re- lated to procedures upon default by borrower under stu- dent loan insurance program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102–408. See section 292f of this title. Another prior section 294f, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 746, as added Aug. 16, 1968, Pub. L. 90–490, title I, § 121(e), 82 Stat. 778; amended Nov. 18, 1971, Pub. L. 92–157, title I, §§ 105(f)(2), 106(b)(5), 85 Stat. 451, 453, provided for transfer of funds to scholarships in rela- tion to loans to students studying in United States, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–484, title IV, § 406(a)(1), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2268. A prior section 757 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to section 294g of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5306(a)(1), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 626. AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted ‘‘Chapter 10 of title 5’’ for ‘‘FACA’’ in heading and ‘‘Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the Advisory Committee under this section only to the extent that the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5’’ for ‘‘The Federal Advisory Com- mittee Act shall apply to the Advisory Committee under this section only to the extent that the provi- sions of such Act’’ in text. 2010—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–148, § 5306(b), sub- stituted ‘‘294a(b)(1)(A), 294c(b), and 294e(b)’’ for ‘‘294a(a)(1)(A), 294a(a)(1)(B), 294c(b), 294d(3)(A), and 294e(b)’’. Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 111–148, § 5103(d)(2), added pars. (3) to (5). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Committee on Commerce of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives, and jurisdiction over matters relating to securities and exchanges and insurance gen- erally transferred to Committee on Financial Services Page 1041 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 294i of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Jan. 3, 2001. Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19, 1999. TERMINATION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES Pub. L. 93–641, § 6, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2275, set out as a note under section 217a of this title, provided that an advisory committee established pursuant to the Public Health Service Act shall terminate at such time as may be specifically prescribed by an Act of Congress enacted after Jan. 4, 1975. § 294g. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5306(a)(1), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 626 Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 757, as added Pub. L. 105–392, title I, § 103, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3551, authorized appropriations to carry out this part. Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5306(a)(1), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 626, which directed the amendment of part D of title VII by striking section 757, without specifying the act to be amended, was executed by repealing this sec- tion, which was section 757 of act July 1, 1944, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 294g, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 734, as added Oct. 12, 1976, Pub. L. 94–484, title IV, § 401(b)(3), 90 Stat. 2263; amended Oct. 22, 1985, Pub. L. 99–129, title II, § 208(f), 99 Stat. 531, related to establish- ment of a student loan insurance fund, prior to the gen- eral amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102–408. See section 292i of this title. Another prior section 294g, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 747, as added Nov. 18, 1971, Pub. L. 92–157, title I, § 105(f)(4), 85 Stat. 451; amended Oct. 12, 1976, Pub. L. 94–484, title I, § 101(f), 90 Stat. 2244, provided for student loans to citizens of United States who were full-time students in schools of medicine located out- side United States, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–484, title IV, § 401(a), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2257, effective Oct. 1, 1976. § 294h. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–4, title V, § 501(b)(2), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 101 Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 758, as added Pub. L. 109–162, title V, § 503, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3024; amended Pub. L. 109–271, § 4(c), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 758, provided for grants for interdisciplinary training and education on domestic violence and other types of violence and abuse. A prior section 294h, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 735, as added Oct. 12, 1976, Pub. L. 94–484, title IV, § 401(b)(3), 90 Stat. 2263; amended Aug. 1, 1977, Pub. L. 95–83, title III, § 307(c)(5), 91 Stat. 390; Aug. 13, 1981, Pub. L. 97–35, title XXVII, § 2709(e)(4)(B), 95 Stat. 911; Nov. 16, 1990, Pub. L. 101–597, title IV, § 401(b)[(a)], 104 Stat. 3035, related to functions, powers, and duties of the Sec- retary under the Federal student loan insurance pro- gram, prior to the general amendment of this sub- chapter by Pub. L. 102–408. See section 292j of this title. § 294i. Program for education and training in pain care (a) In general The Secretary may make awards of grants, co- operative agreements, and contracts to health professions schools, hospices, tribal health pro- grams (as defined in section 1603 of title 25), and other public and nonprofit private entities for the development and implementation of pro- grams to provide education and training to health care professionals in pain care. (b) Certain topics An entity receiving an award under this sec- tion shall develop a comprehensive education and training plan that includes information and education on— (1) recognized means for assessing, diag- nosing, preventing, treating, and managing pain and related signs and symptoms, includ- ing non-addictive medical products and non- pharmacologic treatments and the medically appropriate use of controlled substances; (2) applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, rules, and policies on controlled substances, including opioids; (3) interdisciplinary approaches to the deliv- ery of pain care, including delivery through specialized centers providing comprehensive pain care treatment expertise, integrated, evi- dence-based pain management, and, as appro- priate, non-pharmacotherapy; (4) cultural, linguistic, literacy, geographic, and other barriers to care in underserved pop- ulations; (5) recent findings, developments, and ad- vancements in pain care research and the pro- vision of pain care, which may include non-ad- dictive medical products and non-pharmaco- logic treatments intended to treat pain; and (6) the dangers of opioid abuse and misuse, detection of early warning signs of opioid use disorders (which may include best practices related to screening for opioid use disorders, training on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment), and safe disposal op- tions for prescription medications (including such options provided by law enforcement or other innovative deactivation mechanisms). (c) Evaluation of programs The Secretary shall (directly or through grants or contracts) provide for the evaluation of programs implemented under subsection (a) in order to determine the effect of such pro- grams on knowledge and practice of pain care. (d) Pain care defined For purposes of this section the term ‘‘pain care’’ means the assessment, diagnosis, preven- tion, treatment, or management of acute or chronic pain regardless of causation or body lo- cation. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, such sums as may be nec- essary for each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2023. Amounts appropriated under this sub- section shall remain available until expended. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 759, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title IV, § 4305(c), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 586; amended Pub. L. 115–271, title VII, § 7073(a), Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4031.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 294i, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 771, as added Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102, Oct. 13, 1992,