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42 U.S.C. 19055: Social, behavioral, and economic sciencesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 163-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION
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§19055. Social, behavioral, and economic sciences

The Director shall⁠—

(1)  actively communicate opportunities and solicit proposals for social, behavioral, and economic science researchers to participate in cross-cutting and interdisciplinary programs, including the Convergence Accelerator and agency priority activities, and the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure program; and

(2)  ensure social, behavioral, and economic science researchers are represented on relevant merit review panels for such activities.

( Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10346 , Aug. 9, 2022 , 136 Stat. 1560 .)