Pub. L. 107-116, tit. II, sec. 215

Sec. 215. In order for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out international health activities, including HIV/AIDS and other infectious disease, chronic and environmental disease, and other health activities abroad during fiscal year 2002, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to— (1) utilize the authorities contained in subsection 2(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended; and (2) utilize the authorities contained in 22 U.S.C. 291 and 292 and directly or through contract or cooperative agreement to lease, alter or renovate facilities in foreign countries, to carry out programs supported by this appropriation notwithstanding PHS Act section 307. In exercising the authority set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consult with the Department of State to assure that planned activities are within the legal strictures of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended, and other applicable parts of title 22, United States Code.