§ 289e. Use of appropriations

• (a) Appropriations to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, unless otherwise expressly provided, may be expended in the District of Columbia for—
  • (1) personal services;
  • (2) stenographic recording and translating services;
  • (3) travel expenses (including the expenses of attendance at meetings when specifically authorized by the Secretary);
  • (4) rental;
  • (5) supplies and equipment;
  • (6) purchase and exchange of medical books, books of reference, directories, periodicals, newspapers, and press clippings;
  • (7) purchase, operation, and maintenance of passenger motor vehicles;
  • (8) printing and binding (in addition to that otherwise provided by law); and
  • (9) all other necessary expenses in carrying out this subchapter.
• (b)
  • (1) None of the amounts appropriated under this chapter for the purposes of this subchapter may be obligated for the construction of facilities (including the acquisition of land) unless a provision of this subchapter establishes express authority for such purpose and unless the Act making appropriations under such provision specifies that the amounts appropriated are available for such purpose.
  • (2) Any grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts authorized in this subchapter for the construction of facilities may be awarded only on a competitive basis.