2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 151 - Child Protection and Safety
Subchapter III - Grants and Other Provisions
Sec. 16987 - Grants for online child safety programs

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 16987 (2016)
Section Name §16987. Grants for online child safety programs
Section Text (a) In general

The Attorney General shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, make grants to States, units of local government, and nonprofit organizations for the purposes of establishing and maintaining programs with respect to improving and educating children and parents in the best ways for children to be safe when on the Internet.

(b) Definition of State

For purposes of this section, the term "State" means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

(c) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2007 through 2011.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, §630, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 640.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 151 - CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER III - GRANTS AND OTHER PROVISIONS
Sec. 16987 - Grants for online child safety programs
Contains section 16987
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 120 Stat. 640
Public Law References Public Law 109-248
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