; and (2) track performance of grantees under this section to help improve their health inequities data collection by identifying gaps and taking effective steps to support States, localities, and territories in addressing the gaps. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first grant is awarded under this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate an initial report detailing— (1) nationwide best practices for ensuring States and localities collect and transmit health inequities data; (2) nationwide trends which hinder the collection and transmission of health inequities data; (3) Federal best practices for working with States and localities to ensure culturally competent, accurate, and increased data collection and transmission; and (4) any recommended changes to legislative or regulatory authority to help improve and increase health inequities data collection. (c) Final report Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary shall— (1) update and finalize the initial report under subsection (b); and (2) submit such final report to the committees specified in such subsection. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, to remain available until expended. 30575. Tribal funding to research health inequities including COVID–19 (a) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Indian Health Service, in coordination with Tribal Epidemiology Centers and other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall conduct or support research and field studies for the purposes of improved understanding of Tribal health inequities among American Indians and Alaska Natives, including with respect to— (1) disparities related to COVID–19; (2) public health surveillance and infrastructure regarding unmet needs in Indian country and Urban Indian communities