PUBLIC LAW 106-525—NOV. 22, 2000
114 STAT, 2511
TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
SEC. 601. DEPARTMENTAL DEFINITION REGARDING MINORITY
INDIVIDUALS.
Section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
300u-6) is amended—
(1) by striking "Asian Americans and" and inserting "Asian
Americans;"; and
(2) by inserting "Native Hawaiians and other" before
"Pacific Islanders;".
SEC, 602. CONFORMING PROVISION REGARDING DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act, the term "racial and ethnic minority
group" has the meaning given such term in section 1707 of the
Public Health Service Act.
SEC. 603. EFFECTIVE DATE.
42 USC 281 note.
This Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect
October 1, 2000, or upon the date of the enactment of this Act,
whichever occurs later.
Approved November 22, 2000.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1880 (H.R. 3250):
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-986 accompanying H.R. 3250 (Comm. on Commerce).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000):
Oct. 26, considered and passed Senate.
Oct. 31, considered and passed House.
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 36 (2000):
Nov. 22, Presidential statement.
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