Pub. L. 116-260, div. M, tit. III (as amended)

301.Funds appropriated by this title may be used by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services 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 coronavirus 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.