Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110

§290n–6 Definitions

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

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in the subchapter. "Commission" is the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission. "Health problem" is a disease, medical condition, or an environmental condition that can cause disease; it covers issues tied to the environment, animal and rabies control, insect and rodent carriers, solid and hazardous waste disposal, and air quality monitoring and control. "Secretary" is the Secretary of Health and Human Services. "United States-Mexico Border Area" is the part of the United States and Mexico within 100 kilometers of their shared border.

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Title 22, §290n–6

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As used in this subchapter:

(1)Commission

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

(2)Health problem

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)Secretary

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

(4)United States-Mexico Border Area

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

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110