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# 25 U.S.C. § 1651 - Purpose

## Text

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish programs in urban centers to make health services more accessible to urban Indians.

(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title V, § 501, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4820.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsA prior section 1651, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 501, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1410; Pub. L. 96–537, § 7, Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3176, related to Congressional statement of purpose, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 100–713.