US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 256d

Breast and cervical cancer information

(a)

In general

As 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 authorities

In 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 entities

The entities specified in this subsection are the following:
(1)
1
1 See References in Text note below.
Entities receiving assistance under section 247b–7  of this title (relating to tuberculosis).
(2)
section 247c of this title Entities receiving assistance under (relating to sexually transmitted diseases).
(3)
1 Migrant health centers receiving assistance under section 254b  of this title.
(4)
1 Community health centers receiving assistance under section 254c  of this title.
(5)
section 254b(h) of this title Entities receiving assistance under (relating to homeless individuals).
(6)
1 Entities receiving assistance under section 256a  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)
section 300 of this title Entities receiving assistance under (relating to family planning).
(9)
Entities receiving assistance under subchapter XXIV (relating to services with respect to acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
(10)
25 U.S.C. 5321 Non-Federal entities authorized under the Indian Self-Determination Act [ et seq.].

July 1, 1944, ch. 373Pub. L. 103–183, title I, § 104107 Stat. 2230Pub. L. 106–310, div. A, title XXV, § 2502(b)114 Stat. 1163Pub. L. 107–251, title VI, § 601(a)116 Stat. 1664(, title III, § 340D, as added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 247b–7 of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), relates to loan repayment program and not to assistance relating to tuberculosis.

Pub. L. 104–299, § 2110 Stat. 3626Pub. L. 104–299Sections 254b and 254c of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), (4), were in the original references to sections 329 and 330, meaning sections 329 and 330 of act , which were omitted in the general amendment of subpart I (§ 254b et seq.) of this part by , , . Sections 2 and 3(a) of enacted new sections 330 and 330A of act , which are classified, respectively, to sections 254b and 254c of this title.

Section 256a of this titlePub. L. 104–299, § 4(a)(3)110 Stat. 3645, referred to in subsec. (c)(6), was repealed by , , .

Pub. L. 93–63888 Stat. 2206section 5301 of Title 25The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(10), is title I of , , , which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 5321 et seq.) of chapter 46 of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Amendments

Pub. L. 107–2512002—Subsec. (c)(5). substituted “254b(h)” for “256”.

Pub. L. 106–310section 247b–7 of this titlesection 247b–6 of this title2000—Subsec. (c)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Reference to Community, Migrant, Public Housing, or Homeless Health Center Considered Reference to Health Center

section 4(c) of Pub. L. 104–299section 254b of this titleReference to community health center, migrant health center, public housing health center, or homeless health center, considered reference to health center, see , set out as a note under .