Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§254c–12 Definitions
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER II — GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES › Part D — Primary Health Care › subpart i — health centers › § 254c–12
Summary
Defines two terms used in sections 254c–9 to 254c–13. Official poverty line — the poverty level set by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and later updated by the Secretary under section 9902(2) of this title. Secretary — the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Title 42, §254c–12
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(1)Official poverty line
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)Secretary
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.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 254c–12
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110