42 U.S.C. § 293l — Advisory Committee on Training in Pri-

Page 1025 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 293l populations, or who achieve a significant in- crease in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. (8) Qualified applicants that intend to estab- lish a special populations oral health care edu- cation center or training program for the di- dactic and clinical education of dentists, den- tal health professionals, and dental hygienists who plan to teach oral health care for people with developmental disabilities, cognitive im- pairment, complex medical problems, signifi- cant physical limitations, and vulnerable el- derly. (d) Application An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an appli- cation at such time, in such manner, and con- taining such information as the Secretary may require. (e) Duration of award The period during which payments are made to an entity from an award of a grant or con- tract under subsection (a) shall be 5 years. The provision of such payments shall be subject to annual approval by the Secretary and subject to the availability of appropriations for the fiscal year involved to make the payments. (f) Authorizations of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out subsections (a) and (b), there is authorized to be appropriated $28,531,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (g) Carryover funds An entity that receives an award under this section may carry over funds from 1 fiscal year to another without obtaining approval from the Secretary. In no case may any funds be carried over pursuant to the preceding sentence for more than 3 years. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 748, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5303(2), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 618; amended Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title III, § 3401(4), Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 386.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 748 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 749 and is classified to section 293l of this title. Another prior section 748 of act July 1, 1944, was clas- sified to section 293l of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–392. Another prior section 748 of act July 1, 1944, was clas- sified to section 294r of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 97–35. AMENDMENTS 2020—Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 116–136, § 3401(4)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘substance use disorders’’ for ‘‘substance-re- lated disorders’’. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–136, § 3401(4)(B), substituted ‘‘$28,531,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025’’ for ‘‘$30,000,000 for fiscal year 2010 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015’’. § 293l. Advisory Committee on Training in Pri- mary Care Medicine and Dentistry (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the Advisory Com- mittee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Advisory 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. In mak- ing such appointments, the Secretary shall en- sure a fair balance between the health profes- sions, that at least 75 percent of the members of the Advisory Committee are health profes- sionals, a broad geographic representation 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 in- volved. (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 such members shall serve for a term of 1 year; (B) 1⁄3 of such members shall serve for a term of 2 years; and (C) 1⁄3 of such 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. (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 section 293k of this title; (2) not later than 3 years after November 13, 1998, and annually thereafter, prepare and sub- mit to the Secretary, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, a Page 1026 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 293l–1 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Committee’’. 1 So in original. The colon probably should be a semicolon. report describing the activities of the Com- mittee, including findings and recommenda- tions made by the Committee concerning the activities under section 293k of this title; (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 2 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, § 749, formerly § 748, as added Pub. L. 105–392, title I, § 102(4), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3539; renumbered § 749 and amended Pub. L. 111–148, title V, §§ 5103(d)(1), 5303(1), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 605, 618; Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title III, § 3401(5), Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 386; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(237), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4331.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION 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 enacted this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 293l, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 748, as added Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102, Oct. 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 2043; amended Pub. L. 102–531, title III, § 313(a)(3), Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3507, authorized grants and contracts for development of general internal med- icine and general pediatrics training programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–392, title I, § 102(4), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3539. A prior section 749 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to section 293m of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–392. Another prior section 749 of act July 1, 1944, was clas- sified to section 294s of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 97–35. 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. 2020—Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 116–136 substituted ‘‘Com- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Com- merce of the House of Representatives’’ for ‘‘Com- mittee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Commerce of the House of Rep- resentatives’’. 2010—Subsec. (d)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 111–148, § 5103(d)(1), added pars. (3) to (5). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries 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. § 293l–1. Teaching health centers development grants (a) Program authorized The Secretary may award grants under this section to teaching health centers for the pur- pose of establishing new accredited or expanded primary care residency programs. (b) Amount and duration Grants awarded under this section shall be for a term of not more than 3 years and the max- imum award may not be more than $500,000. (c) Use of funds Amounts provided under a grant under this section shall be used to cover the costs of— (1) establishing or expanding a primary care residency training program described in sub- section (a), including costs associated with— (A) curriculum development; (B) recruitment, training and retention of residents and faculty: 1