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

42 U.S.C. § 300cc–40a

Microbicide research

Section text and notes

(a)

Federal strategic plan

The Director of the Office shall—
(1)
section 283(a) of this title expedite the implementation of the Federal strategic plans required by regarding the conduct and support of research on, and development of, a microbicide to prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus; and
(2)
review and, as appropriate, revise such plan to prioritize funding and activities relative to their scientific urgency and potential market readiness.
(b)

Coordination

In implementing, reviewing, and prioritizing elements of the plan described in subsection (a), the Director of the Office shall consult, as appropriate, with—
(1)
representatives of other Federal agencies involved in microbicide research, including the Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development;
(2)
the microbicide research and development community; and
(3)
health advocates.

July 1, 1944, ch. 373 Pub. L. 110–293, title II, § 203(b)122 Stat. 2940 (, title XXIII, § 2351A, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXIII, § 2352 Pub. L. 103–43, title XVIII, § 1801(a)(3)107 Stat. 193 section 300cc–40b of this titleA prior section 300cc–40a, , as added , , , which required the establishment of an advisory council and coordinating committees, was transferred to .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Sense of Congress

Pub. L. 110–293, title II, § 203(a)122 Stat. 2940

“Congress recognizes the need and urgency to expand the range of interventions for preventing the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including nonvaccine prevention methods that can be controlled by women.”
, , , provided that: