Pub. L. 114-113, div. H, tit. V (as amended)

523.For purposes of carrying out Executive Order 13589, Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-12-12 dated May 11, 2012, and requirements contained in the annual appropriations bills relating to conference attendance and expenditures:(1)the operating divisions of HHS shall be considered independent agencies; and(2)attendance at and support for scientific conferences shall be tabulated separately from and not included in agency totals.