42 USC 300hh-10b - National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 25, 2025

§ 300hh–10b.

National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Duties

The Advisory Committee shall—

(1)

provide advice and consultation with respect to the activities carried out pursuant to section 300hh–16 of this title, as applicable and appropriate;

(2)

evaluate and provide input with respect to the medical, mental, behavioral, developmental, and public health needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies;

(3)

provide advice and consultation with respect to State emergency preparedness and response activities and children, including related drills and exercises pursuant to the preparedness goals under section 300hh–1(b) of this title; and

(4)

provide advice and consultation with respect to continuity of care and education for all children and supporting parents and caregivers during all-hazards emergencies.

(c)

Additional duties

(d)

Membership

(1)

In general

(2)

Required non-Federal members

The Secretary, in consultation with such other heads of Federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall appoint to the Advisory Committee under paragraph (1) at least 13 individuals, including—

(A)

at least 2 non-Federal professionals with expertise in pediatric medical disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery;

(B)

at least 2 representatives from State, local, Tribal, or territorial agencies with expertise in pediatric disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery;

(C)

at least 4 members representing health care professionals, which may include members with expertise in pediatric emergency medicine; pediatric trauma, critical care, or surgery; the treatment of pediatric patients affected by chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear agents, including emerging infectious diseases; pediatric mental or behavioral health related to children affected by a public health emergency; or pediatric primary care;

(D)

at least 4 non-Federal members representing child care settings, State or local educational agencies, individuals with expertise in children with disabilities, and parents; and

(E)

other members as the Secretary determines appropriate, of whom—

(i)

at least one such member shall represent a children’s hospital;

(ii)

at least one such member shall be an individual with expertise in children and youth with special health care needs; and

(iii)

at least one such member shall be an individual with expertise in the needs of parents or family caregivers, including the parents or caregivers of children with disabilities.

(3)

Federal members

The Advisory Committee under paragraph (1) shall include the following Federal members or their designees (who may be nonvoting members, as determined by the Secretary):

(A)

The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.

(B)

The Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

(C)

The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(D)

The Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

(E)

The Director of the National Institutes of Health.

(F)

The Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families.

(G)

The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration.

(H)

The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

(I)

The Administrator of the Administration for Community Living.

(J)

The Secretary of Education.

(K)

Representatives from such Federal agencies (such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Homeland Security) as the Secretary determines appropriate to fulfill the duties of the Advisory Committee under subsections (b) and (c).

(4)

Term of appointment

(5)

Consecutive appointments; maximum terms

(e)

Meetings

(f)

Coordination

(g)

Sunset

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVIII, § 2811A, as added Pub. L. 113–5, title I, § 103, Mar. 13, 2013, 127 Stat. 168; amended Pub. L. 116–22, title III, § 305(a), June 24, 2019, 133 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title II, § 2236, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5756; Pub. L. 118–15, div. B, title III, § 2333(a), Sept. 30, 2023, 137 Stat. 96; Pub. L. 118–22, div. B, title II, § 203(d)(1), Nov. 17, 2023, 137 Stat. 121; Pub. L. 118–35, div. B, title I, § 103(d)(1), Jan. 19, 2024, 138 Stat. 5; Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title I, § 103(d)(1), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 398; Pub. L. 118–158, div. C, title I, § 3103(d)(1), Dec. 21, 2024, 138 Stat. 1763; Pub. L. 119–4, div. B, title I, § 2103(d)(1), Mar. 15, 2025, 139 Stat. 41.)

cite as: 42 USC 300hh-10b