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§3105 Powers and duties of Secretary

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Summary

Grants the Secretary the powers listed in section 1749a of title 12, but not the parts labeled (a), (c)(2), and (f). Allows the Secretary to make advance or progress payments for grants even if section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31 would limit them, and bars using grant money for ordinary government operating expenses.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §3105

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(a)In the performance of, and with respect to, the functions, powers, and duties vested in him by this chapter, the Secretary shall (in addition to any authority otherwise vested in him) have the functions, powers, and duties set forth in section 1749a 11 See References in Text note below. of title 12, except subsections (a), (c)(2), and (f) thereof.
(b)The Secretary is authorized, notwithstanding the provisions of section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, to make advance or progress payments on account of any grant made pursuant to this chapter. No part of any grant authorized to be made by the provisions of this chapter shall be used for the payment of ordinary governmental operating expenses.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1749a of title 12, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 99–498, title VII, § 702, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1545. Codification In subsec. (b), “section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31” substituted for “section 3648 of the Revised Statutes [31 U.S.C. 529]” on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.

Amendments

1967—Pub. L. 90–19 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 3105

Title 42The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73