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On October 22, 1994, Public Law (PL) §103-400, known as the U.S. – Mexico Border Health Act, gave the authority and encouraged the President of the United States to establish the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission (Commission). On July 24, 2000, the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States established the binational Commission and created the U.S. and Mexican sections.
The purpose of the Commission is to identify and evaluate current and future health problems affecting the population of the U.S. – Mexico border area, and to encourage and facilitate actions to address these problems.
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Vision: A healthy United States – Mexico Border population.
Mission: To identify and assess current and emerging health issues affecting populations in the United States - Mexico border region and facilitate actions to address these challenges and improve health and quality of life.
About Us
Learn more about the Commission, its significance, and its purpose.
U.S. Members
Meet the Commission's members, learn about their areas of expertise, and see how they contribute to the organization's mission and objectives.
Healthy Border
A roadmap by the Commission offering high-level recommendations to strengthen health in the border area.
Data Observatory
Access health-related data, statistics, and monitoring tools related to the border area.
Activities & Events
Learn about activities and events in the border area.
Border Health Offices
Find information on each of the border state’s health offices.
Staff Directory
The Commission staff and contact information.