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42 U.S.C. 18202: Establishment of Pregnancy Assistance FundText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 158-SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN
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§18202. Establishment of Pregnancy Assistance Fund

(a)  In general

The Secretary, in collaboration and coordination with the Secretary of Education (as appropriate), shall establish a Pregnancy Assistance Fund to be administered by the Secretary, for the purpose of awarding competitive grants to States to assist pregnant and parenting teens and women.

(b)  Use of Fund

A State may apply for a grant under subsection (a) to carry out any activities provided for in section 18203 of this title.

(c)  Applications

To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a description of the purposes for which the grant is being requested and the designation of a State agency for receipt and administration of funding received under this chapter.

( Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10212 , Mar. 23, 2010 , 124 Stat. 932 .)