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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A major federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that protects public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Backpay

Wages or salary that an employee should have received in the past but did not, typically paid when an employee is reinstated after an improper dismissal or when a pay dispute is settled.

Involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause

Refers to an employee being fired or let go from their job for reasons other than their performance, misconduct, or a clearly defined legal reason.

Enactment of this Act

The date on which a bill officially becomes law after being passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, or if it becomes law without a presidential signature.

Appropriate congressional committees

Specific committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that have jurisdiction over the subject matter of the bill, such as committees related to government oversight, energy and commerce, or health and education.

Sunset

A provision within a law that causes it to expire or cease to have effect on a specific date, unless it is renewed by further legislative action.