Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73

§290n–6 Definitions

Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XXIX— - UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION › § 290n–6

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines four key words used in this part. Commission is the United States‑Mexico Border Health Commission. Health problem means a disease or medical condition or an environmental situation that can cause one; it also covers problems tied to the environment, animal control and rabies, insects and rodents that spread disease, disposal of solid and hazardous waste, and air quality control and monitoring. Secretary is the Secretary of Health and Human Services. United States‑Mexico Border Area is the area in both countries within 100 kilometers of the border.

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Title 22, §290n–6

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As used in this subchapter:

(1)The term “Commission” means the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission.

(2)The term “health problem” means a disease or medical ailment or an environmental condition that poses the risk of disease or medical ailment. The term includes diseases, ailments, or risks of disease or ailment caused by or related to environmental factors, control of animals and rabies, control of insect and rodent vectors, disposal of solid and hazardous waste, and control and monitoring of air quality.

(3)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

(4)The term “United States-Mexico Border Area” means the area located in the United States and Mexico within 100 kilometers of the border between the United States and Mexico.

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Citation

22 U.S.C. § 290n–6

Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73