The reference to section
254b of this title the first place appearing in text was in the original a reference to section
329, meaning section 329 of act July 1, 1944, which was omitted in the general amendment of subpart I (§ 254b et seq.) of part D of this subchapter by
Pub. L. 104–299, § 2, Oct. 11, 1996,
110 Stat. 3626.
2003—
Pub. L. 108–163 substituted “254b and 254b” for “254b, 254c, and 254b(h)” in introductory provisions.
2002—
Pub. L. 107–251 substituted “254b(h)” for “256” in introductory provisions.
1978—
Pub. L. 95–626 inserted “(except as provided in sections
254b,
254c, and
256 of this title)” after “under any provision of this chapter” in provisions preceding par. (1).
Par. (4).
Pub. L. 95–559 inserted “or in meeting the costs of such organizations in acquiring or constructing ambulatory health care facilities” after “or entities”.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 108–163 deemed to have taken effect immediately after the enactment of
Pub. L. 107–251, see section 3 of
Pub. L. 108–163, set out as a note under section
233 of this title.