Business · 05/12/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Delegation of Authority Under the Public Health Service Act

Summary

The Public Health Service Act has been amended to delegate authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, allowing for more efficient management of public health programs and services.

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