US Code

Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 300b–14

National contingency plan for newborn screening

Section text and notes

(a)

In general

Not later than 180 days after , the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Administrator and State departments of health (or related agencies), shall develop a national contingency plan for newborn screening for use by a State, region, or consortium of States in the event of a public health emergency. The plan shall be updated as needed and at least every five years.

(b)

Contents

The contingency plan developed under subsection (a) shall include a plan for—
(1)
the collection and transport of specimens;
(2)
the shipment of specimens to State newborn screening laboratories;
(3)
the processing of specimens;
(4)
the reporting of screening results to physicians and families;
(5)
the diagnostic confirmation of positive screening results;
(6)
ensuring the availability of treatment and management resources;
(7)
educating families about newborn screening; and
(8)
carrying out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary.

July 1, 1944, ch. 373 Pub. L. 110–204, § 7122 Stat. 711 Pub. L. 113–240, § 8128 Stat. 2855 (, title XI, § 1115, as added , , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 113–2402014—Subsec. (a). substituted “consortium” for “consortia” and inserted at end “The plan shall be updated as needed and at least every five years.”