Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§254c–12 Definitions

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Summary

Defines two words used elsewhere in the law. Official poverty line — the poverty level set by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and updated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as required by law. Secretary — the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §254c–12

The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

For purposes of sections 254c–9 to 254c–13 of this title:

(1)The term “official poverty line” means the poverty line established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and revised by the Secretary in accordance with section 9902(2) of this title.

(2)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Lupus Research and Care

Amendments

of 2000, and also as part of the Public Health Improvement Act, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.

Reference

Citations & Metadata

Citation

42 U.S.C. § 254c–12

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73