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Authorize to be appropriated

To give Congress the legal permission to provide money for a specific purpose, but it does not require them to actually spend the money. Congress must still pass separate legislation to actually provide the funds.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A major federal agency in the United States that works to protect public health and safety by controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and financial reporting. In the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1st to September 30th.

Gun violence prevention

Efforts, programs, and research aimed at reducing the occurrence and impact of violence involving firearms.

Firearms safety

Practices, technologies, and research focused on preventing accidental injuries, suicides, or misuse of firearms.

Public Health Service Act

The main federal law that authorizes and governs many public health programs and agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).