the following: 319F–5. Distribution of qualified pandemic or epidemic products to Indian programs and facilities In the case that the Secretary distributes qualified pandemic or epidemic products (as defined in section 319F–3(i)(7)) to States or other entities, the Secretary shall ensure, in coordination with the applicable States and programs and facilities, that, as appropriate, such products are distributed directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service, an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )), or an inter-Tribal consortium (as defined in section 501 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5381 )) or through an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act), while avoiding duplicative distributions to such programs or facilities. . VII Other matters 30701. Non-discrimination (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of a covered law (or an amendment made in any such provision), no person otherwise eligible shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the administration of, programs and services receiving funding under a covered law (or an amendment made by a provision of such a covered law), based on any factor that is not merit-based, such as age, disability, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, color, national origin, immigration status, or religion. (b) Covered law defined In this section, the term “covered law” includes— (1) this Act (other than this section)