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 PUBLIC LAW 108–155—DEC. 3, 2003

117 STAT. 1943

(i) the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act; or (ii) such date as the Secretary may specify under subsection (a)(3) of that section; unless the Secretary grants a waiver under subsection (a)(4) of that section. (c) NO LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY.—Neither the lack of guidance or regulations to implement this Act or the amendments made by this Act nor the pendency of the process for issuing guidance or regulations shall limit the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services under, or defer any requirement under, this Act or those amendments. Approved December 3, 2003.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 650: SENATE REPORTS: No. 108–84 (Comm. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003): July 21, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 19, considered and passed House.

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