Purpose of the Act TABLE A.-MAJOR AMENDMENTS SINCE 1944 TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT AND SELECTED OTHER ACTS INCLUDED IN THE COMPILATION Continued Title Public law 64. National Research Service Award Act of 1974. 65. National Cancer Amendments of 1974. 66. Health Services Research. Health Statistics, and Medical Libraries 67. National Diabetes Mellitus Re search and Education Act of 1974. 68. (No short title). Public Law 93-348, July 12, 1974, Public Law 93-352. July 23, 1974, S. Public Law 93-353, July 23, 1974, Public Law 93-354, July 23, 1974, S. 2830, S. Rept . 653, H. Rept. 894 (ace. H.R. 12417), C. Rept. 1147 (House). 3782, H. Rept. 1240 (ace. H.R. 16077). 69. (No short title—extends the Controlled Substances Act.) 70. Safe Drinking Water Act.. 71. (No short title—extends Solid Waste Disposal Act.) 72. National Arthritis Act of 1974 Public Law 93-481, Oct. 26, 1974, S. Public Law 93-523, Dec. 16, 1974, S. 433, S. Rept. 231, H. Rept. 1185 (ace. H.R. 13002). 16045, H. Rept. 1235, S. Rept. 1402. Public Law 93-640, Jan. 4, 1975, S. 73. National Health Planning and 74. (No short title—Health Services and Nurse Training Amendments). 75. Developmental^ Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. 76. Health Research and Health Services Amendments of 1976. 77. (No short title—National Health Public Law 93-641. Jan. 4, 1975, S. Public Law 94-63, July 29, 1975, S. 66, Public Law 94-103, Oct. 4, 1975, H.R. Public Law 94-278, Apr. 22, 1976, Public Law 94-317, June 23, 1976, S. To amend the PHS Act to establish a program of National Research Service Awards to assure the continued excellence of biomedical and behavioral research and to provide for the protection of human subjects involved in biomedical and behavioral research. To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the national cancer program and to authorize appropriations for such program for the next 3 fiscal years. To amend the PHS Act to revise the programs of health services research and to extend the program of assistance for medical libraries. To amend the PHS Act to provide for greater and more effective efforts in research and public education with regard to diabetes mellitus. To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend through fiscal year 1975 the scholarship program for the National Health Service Corps and the loan program for health professions students. To amend the Controlled Substances Act to extend for 3 fiscal years the authorizations of appropriations for the administration and enforcement of that Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to assure that the public is provided with safe diinking water. To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1975. To amend the PHS Act to expand the authority of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases in order to advance a national attack on arthritis. To amend the PHS Act to assure the development of a national health Kolicy and of effective State and area ealth planning and resources development programs. To amend the PHS Act and related laws to revise and extend the health revenue sharing program, the family planning program, the community mental health centers, the program for migrant health centers and community health centers, the National Health Service Corps program, and the programs for assistance for nurse training and for other purposes. To amend the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to revise and extend the programs authorized by that Act. To amend the PHS Act to revise and extend the program under the National Heart and Lung Institute, to revise and extend the program of National Research Service Awards, and to establish a national program with respect to genetic diseases; and to require a study and report on the release of research information. To amend the PHS Act to provide authority for health information and health promotion programs, to revise and extend authority for disease prevention and control programs, and to revise and extend authority for venereal disease programs, and to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to revise and extend that Act Purpose of the Act TABLE A.-MAJOR AMENDMENTS SINCE 1944 TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT AND SELECTED OTHER ACTS INCLUDED IN THE COMPILATION—Continued Title Public lew 78. Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse end Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1976. 79. National Swine Flu Immunization Program of 1976. 80. Indian Health Care Improvement Act. 81. Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1976. 82. Health Professions Educational Assistance Act of 1976. 83. Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive Diseases Amendments of 1976. 84. Emergency Medical Services Amendments of 1976. 85. Health Planning and Health Serv ices Research and Statistics Extension Act of 1977. 86. (No short title—revision of capi tation grants.) 87. Drug Abuse Prevention and Treat ment Amendments of 1978. 88. Health Maintenance Organization Amendments of 1978. 89. Title V of the Rehabilitation, Com prehensive Services, and Developmental Disabilities Amendments of 1978. 90. (No short title—extension of title X and part B of title XI.) 91. Community Mental Health Center Extension Act of 1978 and Biomedical Research and Research Training Amendments of 1978. 92. Health Services Research, Health Statistics, and Health Care Technology Act of 1978. 93. Health Services and Centers Amendments of 1978. Public Law 94-371, July 26, 1976, S. 3184, S. Rept . 94-705 (parts 1 and 2), H. Rent. 94-1092 (ace. H.R. 12677), C. RepL 94-1285. 3735, S. Rept . 94-1147 (see also remarks by Honorable Paul G. Rogers in Cong. Rec. for Aug. 26, 1976). Public Law 94-437, Sept. 30, 1976, Public Law 94-460, Oct . 8, 1976, H.R. 9019, H. Rept. 94-518. S. Rept. 94 844 (ace. S. 1926), C. Rept. 94-1513. Public Law 94-484, Oct . 12, 1976, H.R. 5546, H. Rept. 94-266, S. Rept. 94-886 and No. 94-887 (ace. S. 3239), C. Rept. 94-1612. Public Law 94-562, Oct. 19, 1976, S. Public Law 94-573, Oct . 21, 1976, S. Public Law 95-83, Aug. 1, 1977. H.R. 4975, H. Repts. 95-117, 95-118, 95 500, S. Rept. 95-102. 9418, H. Repts. 95-707, 95-828, S. Rept. 95-545. 2916, S. Repts. 95-820, 95-151, H. Rept. 95-1187. 2534, S. Rept. 95-837, H. Ripts. 95 1479, 95-1784. 12467, H. Rept. 95-1780. Public Law 95-613, Nov. 8, 1978, S. 2522, S. Rept . 95-822, H. Rept. 95 1191. 2450, S. Rept. 95-838, H. Repts. 95-1192, 95-1780. Public Law 95-623, Nov. 9, 1978, S. Public Law 95-626, Nov. 10, 1978, S. To amend the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholsim Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1976, and for other purposes. To amend the PHS Act to authorize the establishment and implementation of an emergency national swine flu immunization program and to provide an exclusive remedy for personal injury or deLth arising out of the manufacture, distribution, or administration of the swine flu vaccine under such program. To implement the Federal responsibility for the care and education of the Indian people by improving the services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encouraging maximum participation of Indians in such programs, and for other purposes. To amend title XIII of the PHS Act to revise and extend the program for the establishment of HMOis. To amend the PHS Act to revise and extend the programs under title VII for training in the health and allied Srofessions, to revise the National ealth Service Corps program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship training program, and for other purposes. To amend the PHS Act to revise and extend provisions respecting arthritis and diabetes. To revise and extend the provisions of title XII of the PHS Act relating to emergency medical services systems; to establish programs relating to burn injuries, and for other purposes. To extend through fiscal year 1978 funding for health programs. To revise the conditions under which schools may receive capitation grants under sec. 770 of the PHS Act. To amend the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 to extend the programs of assistance under that Act . To amend the PHS Act to revise and extend the program of assistance under title XIII for HMOis. To revise and extend the programs of assistance under the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act. To extend family planning assistance and sudden infant death assistance through fiscal year 1981. To revise and extend the Community Mental Health Centers Act, to revise and extend the cancer and heart and lung programs, to revise and extend the National Research Service awards programs, and to establish the Presidentis Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research. To amend the PHS Act to revise and extend the authorities relating to health services research and health statistics and to establish a National Center for Health Care Technology. To amend the PHS Act to revise and extend the programs for migrant and community health centers, to establish a program for primary health centers, to revise and extend secs. 314 and 317, to provide assistance to other preventive health service programs, to place home health services and lead-based paint programs in the PHS Act, and to establish an adolescent pregnancy program. Transmitter and date due in Congress The Secretary, DHEW—Annually, no date specified (past reports cover the fiscal year rather than the calendar year). The Secretary, DHEW—Dec. 31, 1974, and every 3 yrs thereafter. The Secretary, OHEW—Dec. 31, 1974, and annually thereafter. The Secretary, DHEW— Biennally on or before Jan. 31. The Secretary, DHEW—Annually. The Secretary, DHEW—not later than Jan. 15 of each year. The Secretary, DHEW—not later than 120 days after date of enactment of this Act. TABLE B.-REPORTS TO CONGRESS REQUIRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE BY LAWS INCLUDED IN THE COMPILATION Title and citation Content ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE, AND 1. Report on alcohol abuse and Alcohol and health—Public Law 93-282, sec. 203(bXl) which amended Public Law 91-616, sec. 102(2); 42 U.S.C. 4552. , Alcohol and other Federal programs—Public Law 93-282, sec. 203(bX2XA) which amended Public Law 91-616 adding sec. 102(5); 42 U.S.C. 4552. 4. Marihuana and health report Public Law 91-296, sec. 502; 21 U.S.C. 186 nt. 5. Compilation and analyses of studies, research, and demonstration projects concerning the prevention and control of rape—CMHCA, sec. 231(bXl) (B); 42 U.S.C. 2689q. 6. Report on drug abuse preven tion—Public Law 95-461, sec. 3(b); 21 USC 1172. 7. Report on drug abuse in rural areas—Public Law 95-461, sec. 3(c), 21 U.S.C. 1172. Description of the actions taken, services provided, and funds expended under the Comprehensive Alcohol Aubse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 an d pt. C of the Community Mental Health Centers Act, an evaluation of the effectiveness of such actions, services, and expenditures of funds, and such other information considered appropriate. Current information on the health consequences of using alcoholic beverages, and such recommendations for legislation and administrative action as deemed appropriate. Extent to which other Federal programs and departments are concerned and dealing effectively with the problems of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Before submitting a report, the Secretary shall give each department and agency of the Government which (or a program of which) is referred to in the report he proposes to submit an opportunity to comment on the proposed report; and the Secretary shall include in the report submitted to Congress the comments received by him from any such department or agency within 30 days from the date the proposed report was submitted to such department or agency. Current information on health consequences of using marihuana, and recommendations for legislative and administrative action deemed appropriate. The prevention and control of rape, together with recommendations where appropriate. Report on the health consequences and extent of drug abuse in the United States; a description and evaluation of the effectiveness of the drug abuse prevention functions carried out through any entity of HEW in the fiscal year for which the report is made; a description of the manner in which such functions were carried out, a description of the amount of funds expended in carrying out such functions, and a description and evaluation of the coordination within HEW in carrying out such functions; a description and evaluation of the effectiveness of experimental methods and frograms implemented in carrying out such funcions, recommendations for implementation of such methods and programs by others in carrying out their drug abuse prevention functions, and a description and evaluation of the effectiveness of the means used to disseminate information respecting such methods and programs; and proposals for changes in the drug abuse prevention functions carried out through the HEW (including recommendations for legislation). A report on the extent and nature of drug abuse in rural areas, the special needs and circumstances which must be addressed in providing drug abuse prevention functions to these areas, and specific recommendations respecting such functions in these areas. Content TABLE B.-REPORTS TO CONGRESS REQUIRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE BY LAWS INCLUDED IN THE COMPILATION—Continued Title and citation Transmitter and date due in Congress CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL 1. Report on the effectiveness of activities in controlling communicable and other diseases and conditions—PHSA, sec. 317(h); 42 U.S.C. 247(b). 2. Federal coal mine health and safety report—Public Law 91173, sec. 511(b); 30 U.S.C. 958(b). 3. Occupational safety and health The Secretary, DHEW— The Secretary, DHEW— The President—within 120 Report from National Institute 5. Report on lead-based paint pois soning prevention programPublic Law 95-626, sec. 316(f) of PHSA. 6. Report on influenza activities— Public Law 95-626, sec. 317(1) OXBXi) of PHSA; 42 U.S.C. 201 note (effective Oct. 1, 1979). 7. Report on claims under the Na- The President (this report is Secretary, DHEW—Annual Secretary, DHEW—June 30, Secretary, DHEW—no date Effectiveness of all Federal and other public and private activities in controlling communicable and other diseases and conditions, extent of the problems presented by such diseases, effectiveness of grant and contract activities in controlling such diseases, and a plan for the coming year for the control of such diseases. Health matters covered by the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, including the progress toward the achievement of the health purposes of the Act, the needs and requirements in the field of coal mine health, a description and the anticipated cost of each project and program undertaken under secs. 301(b) and 501, and any other relevant information, including any recommendations deemed appropriate. Progress toward achievement of the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the needs and requirements in the field of occupational safety and health, and any other relevant information. The report shall include information regarding occupational safety and health standards, and criteria for such standards, developed during the preceding year; evaluation of standards and criteria previously developed under the Act, defining areas of emphasis for new criteria and standards; an evaluation of the degree of observance of applicable occupational safety and health standards, and a summary of inspection and enforcement activity undertaken; analysis and evaluation of research activities for which results have been obtained under governmental and nongovernmental sponsorship; an analysis of major occupational diseases; evaluation of available control and measurement technology for hazards for which standards or criteria have been developed during the preceding year; description of cooperative efforts undertaken between Government agencies and other interested parties in the implementation of the Act during the preceding year; a progress report on the development of an adequate supply of trained manpower in the field of occupational safety and health, including estimates of future needs and the efforts being made by Government and others to meet those needs; listing of all toxic substances in industrial usage for which labeling requirements, criteria, or standards have not yet been established; and such recommendations for additional legislation as are deemed necessary to protect the safety and health of the worker and improve the administration of the Act Operations of NIOSH under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, including a detailed statement of all private and public funds received and expended by it, and such recommendations as its Director deems appropriate. Report on (1) extent of the problems presented by lead-based paint, and (2) on the effectiveness of the programs assisted under grants under subsec. (a). Complete report on the results of the influenza immunization activities in 1978 and 1979 under funds appropriated under Public Law 95-355, which report shall include information with respect to adverse effects associated with influenza immunization, any known liability arising out of such immunization, any report received by the Secretary on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine used to provide such immunization, the number of persons immunized, and other experiences with such activities. A report on the current status of the immunization program conducted under the amendment made to this Act by the national swine flu immunization program of 1976 (Public Law 94-380), including the status of any claims still pending under the program and the Secretaryis plans for dealing with such claims. |