RESEARCH THROUGH THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.

SEC. 303. RESEARCH THROUGH THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall implement a tuberculosis drug and device research program under which the Commissioner may— (1) provide assistance to other Federal agencies for the development of tuberculosis protocols; (2) review and evaluate medical devices designed for the diagnosis and control of airborne tuberculosis; and (3) conduct research concerning drugs or devices to be used in diagnosing, controlling and preventing tuberculosis.