Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§1997h Notice to Federal Departments
Title 42 › CHAPTER 21 — CIVIL RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER I–A — INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS › § 1997h
Summary
When the AG starts an action under 1997a or 1997c, and the institution gets federal aid from HHS or the Education Dept., the AG must notify the appropriate Secretary, explain why, and consult. After consulting, the AG may proceed if satisfied action matches executive branch policies and goals.
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Title 42, §1997h
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
At the time of notification of the commencement of an investigation of an institution under section 1997a of this title or of the notification of an intention to file a motion to intervene under section 1997c of this title, and if the relevant institution receives Federal financial assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Education, the Attorney General shall notify the appropriate Secretary of the action and the reasons for such action and shall consult with such officials. Following such consultation, the Attorney General may proceed with an action under this subchapter if the Attorney General is satisfied that such action is consistent with the policies and goals of the executive branch.
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1996—Pub. L. 104–134 substituted “the action” for “his action” and “the Attorney General is satisfied” for “he is satisfied”.
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42 U.S.C. § 1997h
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102