USC Subpart VIII

42 U.S.C. § 256c Bulk purchases of vaccines for certain programs

(a) Agreements for purchases(1) In generalNot later than 180 days after October 27, 1992, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall enter into negotiations with manufacturers of vaccines for the purpose of establishing and maintaining agreements under which entities described in paragraph (2) may purchase vaccines from the manufacturers at the prices specified in the agreements. (2) Relevant entitiesThe entities referred to in paragraph (1) are entities that provide immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases with assistance provided under section 254b of this title. (b) Negotiation of pricesIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that the prices provided for in agreements under such subsection are comparable to the prices provided for in agreements negotiated by the Secretary on behalf of grantees under section 247b(j)(1) of this title. (c) Authority of SecretaryIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, in the discretion of the Secretary, may enter into the agreements described in such subsection (and may decline to enter into such agreements), may modify such agreements, may extend such agreements, and may terminate such agreements. (d) Rule of constructionThis section may not be construed as requiring any State to reduce or terminate the supply of vaccines provided by the State to any of the entities described in subsection (a)(2).

42 U.S.C. § 256d Breast and cervical cancer information

(a) In generalAs a condition of receiving grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts under this chapter, each of the entities specified in subsection (c) shall, to the extent determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, make available information concerning breast and cervical cancer. (b) Certain authoritiesIn carrying out subsection (a), an entity specified in subsection (c)—(1) may make the information involved available to such individuals as the entity determines appropriate; (2) may, as appropriate, provide information under subsection (a) on the need for self-examination of the breasts and on the skills for such self-examinations; (3) shall provide information under subsection (a) in the language and cultural context most appropriate to the individuals to whom the information is provided; and (4) shall refer such clients as the entities determine appropriate for breast and cervical cancer screening, treatment, or other appropriate services. (c) Relevant entitiesThe entities specified in this subsection are the following:(1) Entities receiving assistance under section 247b–7 11 See References in Text note below. of this title (relating to tuberculosis). (2) Entities receiving assistance under section 247c of this title (relating to sexually transmitted diseases). (3) Migrant health centers receiving assistance under section 254b 1 of this title. (4) Community health centers receiving assistance under section 254c 1 of this title. (5) Entities receiving assistance under section 254b(h) of this title (relating to homeless individuals). (6) Entities receiving assistance under section 256a 1 of this title (relating to health services for residents of public housing). (7) Entities providing services with assistance under subchapter III–A or subchapter XVII. (8) Entities receiving assistance under section 300 of this title (relating to family planning). (9) Entities receiving assistance under subchapter XXIV (relating to services with respect to acquired immune deficiency syndrome). (10) Non-Federal entities authorized under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.].