§6083. Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general

To carry out this subchapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.

(b) Limitations

(1) Projects of national significance

At least 8 percent, but in no event less than $300,000, of the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be used to carry out the provisions of section 6082(a)(1)(B) of this title.

(2) Investigations

(A) In general

The additional authority to fund projects under section 6082(b) of this title shall not be construed as requiring the Secretary to supplant funding for other priorities described in this subchapter.

(B) Time line for funding

If amounts are available to carry out subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 6082(b)(1) of this title, the Administration shall provide funding to carry out such subparagraphs not later than May 1 of the fiscal year in which such funds become available.

(3) Programmatic reviews or other administrative activities

The Secretary may not use the funds made available under subsection (a) of this section for programmatic reviews as prescribed by regulation or other administrative activities under subchapters II, III, and IV of this chapter.

(4) Technical assistance for protection and advocacy systems

If technical assistance to improve the effectiveness of protection and advocacy systems under subchapter III of this chapter is provided under section 6042(c)(5) of this title-

(A) no funding for the provision of such technical assistance to protection and advocacy systems shall be provided under this subchapter; and

(B) the amount set aside for technical assistance under section 6082(a)(1)(B) of this title shall be proportionally reduced.

(Pub. L. 88–164, title I, §163, as added Pub. L. 98–527, §2, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2684 ; amended Pub. L. 100–146, title V, §503, Oct. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 858 ; Pub. L. 101–496, §22, Oct. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 1204 ; Pub. L. 103–230, title V, §504, Apr. 6, 1994, 108 Stat. 331 .)

Amendments

1994-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–230, §504(a), substituted "$4,000,000 for fiscal year 1994" for "$3,650,000 for fiscal year 1991" and "fiscal years 1995 and 1996" for "fiscal years 1992 and 1993".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–230, §504(b), amended heading and text of subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "At least 8 percent, but not less than $300,000, of the funds appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (a) of this section shall be used to carry out the provisions of section 6082(a)(2) of this title."

1990-Pub. L. 101–496 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:

"(a) To carry out this subchapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,650,000 for fiscal year 1988, $3,650,000 for fiscal year 1989, and $3,650,000 for fiscal year 1990.

"(b) Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section for any fiscal year, $600,000 shall be available for grants and contracts under section 6082(a)(1) of this title for not more than three projects to determine the feasibility and desirability of developing a nationwide information and referral system for persons with developmental disabilities. The Secretary shall award grants and contracts under section 6082(a)(1) of this title for such projects within 6 months after October 29, 1987."

1987-Pub. L. 100–146 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "To carry out this subchapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,700,000 for fiscal year 1985, $2,800,000 for fiscal year 1986, and $3,100,000 for fiscal year 1987."

Effective Date of 1987 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–146 effective Oct. 1, 1987, see section 601 of Pub. L. 100–146, set out as a note under section 6000 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 6082 of this title.