7 USC 3202 - Research and education grants for the study of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3202.

Research and education grants for the study of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall provide research and education grants, on a competitive basis—

(1)

to study the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including—

(A)

movement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into groundwater and surface water; and

(B)

the effect on antibiotic resistance from various drug use regimens; and

(2)

to study and ensure the judicious use of antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine, including—

(A)

methods and practices of animal husbandry;

(B)

safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics;

(C)

the development of better veterinary diagnostics to improve decisionmaking; and

(D)

the identification of conditions or factors that affect antibiotic use on farms.

(b)

Administration

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7521, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1271; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7521, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2033.)

cite as: 7 USC 3202