42 U.S.C. § 11706

Current through P.L. 118-59 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/07/2024)
Section 11706 - Administrative grant for Papa Ola Lokahi
(a) In general

In addition to any other grant or contract under this chapter, the Secretary may make grants to, or enter into contracts with, Papa Ola Lokahi for-

(1) coordination, implementation, and updating (as appropriate) of the comprehensive health care master plan developed pursuant to section 11703 of this title;
(2) training for the persons described in section 11705(c)(1)(B) of this title;
(3) identification of and research into the diseases that are most prevalent among Native Hawaiians, including behavioral, biomedical, epidemiological, and health services;
(4) the development of an action plan outlining the contributions that each member organization of Papa Ola Lokahi will make in carrying out the policy of this chapter;
(5) a clearinghouse function for-
(A) the collection and maintenance of data associated with the health status of Native Hawaiians;
(B) the identification and research into diseases affecting Native Hawaiians; and
(C) the availability of Native Hawaiian project funds, research projects and publications;
(6) the coordination of the health care programs and services provided to Native Hawaiians; and
(7) the administration of special project funds.
(b) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1993 through 2019 to carry out subsection (a).

42 U.S.C. § 11706

Pub. L. 100-579, §7, Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2921; Pub. L. 100-690, title II, §2307, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4227; Pub. L. 102-396, title IX, §91689168,, 106 Stat. 1948; Pub. L. 111-148, title X, §10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONAmendment by Pub. L. 111-148 is based on section 202(a) of title II of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111-148.The 1992 amendment is based on section 1 of S. 2681, One Hundred Second Congress, as passed by the Senate on Aug. 7, 1992, and enacted into law by section 9168 of Pub. L. 102-396. Section 9168, which referred to S. 2681, as passed by the Senate on "September 12, 1992", has been treated as referring to S. 2681, as passed by the Senate on Aug. 7, 1992, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Pub. L. 100-579 and Pub. L. 100-690 enacted substantially identical sections. The text of this section is based on section 7 of Pub. L. 100-579 as subsequently amended.

AMENDMENTS2010-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111-148 which directed the amendment of section 7(b) of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988 by substituting "2019" for "2001", was executed by making the amendment to this section, which is section 7 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.1992- Pub. L. 102-396 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to assignment of personnel.

Native Hawaiian
The term "Native Hawaiian" means any individual who is-(A) a citizen of the United States, and(B) a descendant of the aboriginal people, who prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii, as evidenced by-(i) genealogical records,(ii) Kupuna (elders) or Kama'aina (long-term community residents) verification, or(iii) birth records of the State of Hawaii.
Papa Ola Lokahi
The term "Papa Ola Lokahi" means an organization composed of-(i) E Ola Mau;(ii) the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii;(iii) Alu Like Inc.;(iv) the University of Hawaii;(v) the Office of Hawaiian Health of the Hawaii State Department of Health;(vi) Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii, or a health care system serving the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of those islands;(vii) Ke Ola Mamo, or a health care system serving the island of O'ahu, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of that island;(viii) Na Pu'uwai or a health care system serving the islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of those islands;(ix) Hui No Ke Ola Pono, or a health care system serving the island of Maui, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of that island;(x) Hui Malama Ola Ha'Oiwi or a health care system serving the island of Hawaii, and which may be composed of as many health care centers as are necessary to meet the health care needs of the Native Hawaiians of that island; and(xi) such other member organizations as the Board of Papa Ola Lokahi may admit from time to time, based upon satisfactory demonstration of a record of contribution to the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians, and upon satisfactory development of a mission statement in relation to this chapter, including clearly defined goals and objectives, a 5-year action plan outlining the contributions that each organization will make in carrying out the policy of this chapter, and an estimated budget.
Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
project
The terms "federally assisted housing" and "project" mean-(A) a public housing project (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) ]);(B) housing for which project-based assistance is provided under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C. 1437f ];(C) housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12;(D) housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12, as such section existed before November 28, 1990;(E) housing financed by a loan or mortgage insured under section 1715l(d)(3) of title 12 that bears interest at a rate determined under the proviso of section 1715l(d)(5) of title 12;(F) housing insured, assisted, or held by the Secretary or a State or State agency under section 1715z-1 of title 12;(G) housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section 8(b)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C. 1437f(b)(2) ], as in effect before October 1, 1983, that is assisted under a contract for assistance under such section; and(H) housing that is assisted under section 8013 1 of this title.