Pub. L. 114-223, div. B, tit. I (as amended)

101.Funds appropriated by this title may be used by the heads of the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development to appoint, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3319 of title 5 of the United States Code, candidates needed for positions to perform critical work relating to Zika response for which—(1)public notice has been given; and(2)the Secretary of Health and Human Services has determined that such a public health threat exists.