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§ 1790. Breastfeeding promotion program
(a) In general
(b) Conduct of program
In carrying out the program described in subsection (a), the Secretary may—
(1) develop or assist others to develop appropriate educational materials, including public service announcements, promotional publications, and press kits for the purpose of promoting breastfeeding;
(2) distribute or assist others to distribute such materials to appropriate public and private individuals and entities; and
(3) provide funds to public and private individuals and entities, including physicians, health professional organizations, hospitals, community based health organizations, and employers, for the purpose of assisting such entities in the distribution of breastpumps and similar equipment to breastfeeding women.
(c) Cooperative agreements
(d) Gifts, bequests, and devises
(1) In general
(2) Criteria for acceptance
The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining whether to solicit and accept gifts, bequests, or devises under paragraph (1), including criteria that ensure that the acceptance of any gifts, bequests, or devises would not—
(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Secretary to carry out the Secretary’s responsibilities in a fair and objective manner; or
(B) compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of any governmental program or any officer or employee involved in the program.
(Pub. L. 89–642, § 21, as added Pub. L. 102–342, title II, § 201, Aug. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 912.)