Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 285d

Purpose of Institute

The general purpose of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Institute”) is the conduct and support of research and training, the dissemination of health information, and other programs with respect to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases (including sports-related disorders), with particular attention to the effect of these diseases on children.

July 1, 1944, ch. 373 Pub. L. 99–158, § 299 Stat. 848 Pub. L. 103–43, title VII, § 701(a)107 Stat. 162 (, title IV, § 435, as added , , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 103–431993— substituted “(including sports-related disorders), with particular attention to the effect of these diseases on children” for “, including sports-related disorders”.