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Public Health Service Act

The main federal law that governs public health programs and services in the United States, including those managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Secretary of Health and Human Services

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level position responsible for the health and well-being of Americans.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A major U.S. federal agency that works to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Tribal governments

The self-governing bodies of federally recognized Native American Indian Tribes, which operate with a unique government-to-government relationship with the United States.

National Indian Health Board

An organization that represents tribal governments and their health concerns, advocating for improvements in Native American health policies and services.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legal act by Congress that permits money to be spent on a specific program or purpose, but does not actually provide the money itself. A separate appropriations bill must be passed to allocate the funds.