Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§285a National Cancer Program
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 6A— - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES › Part Part C— - Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes › Subpart subpart 1— - national cancer institute › § 285a
Summary
Creates a National Cancer Program that combines an expanded, better-coordinated cancer research effort—including stronger research to prevent cancers from workplace and environmental exposures—with the Institute's other programs.
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Title 42, §285a
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The National Cancer Program shall consist of (1) an expanded, intensified, and coordinated cancer research program encompassing the research programs conducted and supported by the Institute and the related research programs of the other national research institutes, including an expanded and intensified research program for the prevention of cancer caused by occupational or environmental exposure to carcinogens, and (2) the other programs and activities of the Institute.
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42 U.S.C. § 285a
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73