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US CodeTitle 42
42

The Public Health and Welfare

Title 42 of the United States Code

138 chapters
6,031 sections

Chapters

Chapter 1

THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

2 sections

Chapter 100

WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

13 sections

Chapter 101

MAGNETIC FUSION ENERGY ENGINEERING

10 sections

Chapter 102

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

5 sections

Chapter 103

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY

45 sections

Chapter 104

NUCLEAR SAFETY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION

8 sections

Chapter 105

COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS

84 sections

Chapter 106

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

26 sections

Chapter 107

CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY

8 sections

Chapter 108

NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY

92 sections

Chapter 109

WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH

10 sections

Chapter 109A

MEMBRANE PROCESSES RESEARCH

5 sections

Chapter 109B

SECURE WATER

11 sections

Chapter 11

COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY OR DEATH TO PERSONS EMPLOYED AT MILITARY, AIR, AND NAVAL BASES OUTSIDE UNITED STATES

5 sections

Chapter 110

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES

14 sections

Chapter 113

STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE

13 sections

Chapter 114

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

16 sections

Chapter 115

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

5 sections

Chapter 116

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

18 sections

Chapter 117

ENCOURAGING GOOD FAITH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES

15 sections

Chapter 118

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH

15 sections

Chapter 119

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

69 sections

Chapter 12

COMPENSATION FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR DETENTION OF EMPLOYEES OF CONTRACTORS WITH UNITED STATES OUTSIDE UNITED STATES

13 sections

Chapter 120

ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT

5 sections

Chapter 122

NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE

14 sections

Chapter 123

DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

14 sections

Chapter 124

PUBLIC HOUSING DRUG ELIMINATION

13 sections

Chapter 125

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS

7 sections

Chapter 126

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

37 sections

Chapter 127

COORDINATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

27 sections

Chapter 128

HYDROGEN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

8 sections

Chapter 129

NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

118 sections

Chapter 13

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS

32 sections

Chapter 130

NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING

96 sections

Chapter 131

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS

12 sections

Chapter 133

POLLUTION PREVENTION

9 sections

Chapter 134

ENERGY POLICY

145 sections

Chapter 135

RESIDENCY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING

23 sections

Chapter 137

MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY

16 sections

Chapter 138

ASSISTED SUICIDE FUNDING RESTRICTION

8 sections

Chapter 139

VOLUNTEER PROTECTION

5 sections

Chapter 13A

CHILD NUTRITION

22 sections

Chapter 143

INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS

21 sections

Chapter 144

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS

48 sections

Chapter 145

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR AND TRIBUTES

8 sections

Chapter 148

WINDSTORM IMPACT REDUCTION

7 sections

Chapter 149

NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS

277 sections

Chapter 152

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY

142 sections

Chapter 156

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

20 sections

Chapter 157

QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS

44 sections

Chapter 158

SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN

4 sections

Chapter 159

SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE

44 sections

Chapter 15A

RECIPROCAL FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

11 sections

Chapter 16

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

107 sections

Chapter 160

TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS IN EUGENICS COMPENSATION

1 section

Chapter 161

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

23 sections

Chapter 162

ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

48 sections

Chapter 163

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION

138 sections

Chapter 164

SPEAK OUT ACT

4 sections

Chapter 16B

CONTRACTS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH

3 sections

Chapter 18

YOUTH MEDALS

5 sections

Chapter 19B

WATER RESOURCES PLANNING

54 sections

Chapter 2

SANITATION AND QUARANTINE

7 sections

Chapter 20A

CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

5 sections

Chapter 21

CIVIL RIGHTS

91 sections

Chapter 21A

PRIVACY PROTECTION

6 sections

Chapter 21B

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION

5 sections

Chapter 21C

PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS EXERCISE IN LAND USE AND BY INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS

6 sections

Chapter 21D

DETAINEE TREATMENT

4 sections

Chapter 21E

PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES PROTECTION AND OVERSIGHT

4 sections

Chapter 21F

PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION

12 sections

Chapter 21G

PREGNANT WORKER FAIRNESS

7 sections

Chapter 22

INDIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES

13 sections

Chapter 23

DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY

236 sections

Chapter 24

DISPOSAL OF ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITIES

52 sections

Chapter 25

FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE

1 section

Chapter 27

LOAN SERVICE OF CAPTIONED FILMS AND EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOR HANDICAPPED

1 section

Chapter 31

PUBLIC WORKS ACCELERATION PROGRAM

3 sections

Chapter 32

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE

3 sections

Chapter 34

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

35 sections

Chapter 35

PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS

100 sections

Chapter 37

COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND ADVANCE LAND ACQUISITION

6 sections

Chapter 38

PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

58 sections

Chapter 40

SOIL INFORMATION ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

4 sections

Chapter 41

DEMONSTRATION CITIES AND METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

11 sections

Chapter 42

NARCOTIC ADDICT REHABILITATION

2 sections

Chapter 43

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

24 sections

Chapter 44

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

25 sections

Chapter 45

FAIR HOUSING

24 sections

Chapter 49

NATIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

11 sections

Chapter 50

NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE

74 sections

Chapter 51

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO ACCOMMODATE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

7 sections

Chapter 53

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

9 sections

Chapter 55

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

59 sections

Chapter 56

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

5 sections

Chapter 57

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION STUDY

4 sections

Chapter 59

NATIONAL URBAN POLICY AND NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

6 sections

Chapter 6

THE CHILDREN’S BUREAU

4 sections

Chapter 60

COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM

8 sections

Chapter 61

UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

27 sections

Chapter 62

INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL PROGRAM

28 sections

Chapter 63

LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION

7 sections

Chapter 63A

RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION

15 sections

Chapter 65

NOISE CONTROL

17 sections

Chapter 66

DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICES

51 sections

Chapter 67

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM

29 sections

Chapter 68

DISASTER RELIEF

106 sections

Chapter 69

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

24 sections

Chapter 6A

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

908 sections

Chapter 7

SOCIAL SECURITY

538 sections

Chapter 70

MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS

25 sections

Chapter 71

SOLAR ENERGY

18 sections

Chapter 73

DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY SOURCES

37 sections

Chapter 74

NONNUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

20 sections

Chapter 76

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

8 sections

Chapter 77

ENERGY CONSERVATION

129 sections

Chapter 78

NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA

8 sections

Chapter 79

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES

32 sections

Chapter 8

LOW-INCOME HOUSING

66 sections

Chapter 80

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT

24 sections

Chapter 81

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL

38 sections

Chapter 82

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

115 sections

Chapter 84

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

194 sections

Chapter 85

AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

140 sections

Chapter 86

EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION

12 sections

Chapter 88

URANIUM MILL TAILINGS RADIATION CONTROL

18 sections

Chapter 89

CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES

13 sections

Chapter 8A

SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING

46 sections

Chapter 9

HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE

61 sections

Chapter 90

NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITY REINVESTMENT, SELF-HELP AND REVITALIZATION

14 sections

Chapter 91

NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY

66 sections

Chapter 92

POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE

40 sections

Chapter 93

EMERGENCY ENERGY CONSERVATION

12 sections

Chapter 94

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE

13 sections

Chapter 96

BIOMASS ENERGY AND ALCOHOL FUELS

31 sections

Chapter 97

ACID PRECIPITATION PROGRAM AND CARBON DIOXIDE STUDY

8 sections

Chapter 98

OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

9 sections

Chapter 99

OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION

30 sections