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Introduced
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
In Committee
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To support programs for mosquito-borne and other vector-borne disease surveillance and control. This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant program that supports state mosquito control programs. Among other changes, the bill expands the grant program so that grants may be used to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and to improve existing control programs. The CDC must also give preference to applicants that have (1) a public health emergency due to a mosquito-borne disease, or (2) a control program that is consistent with existing state preparedness plans. The bill also reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises the CDC epidemiology and laboratory capacity grant program, which helps public health agencies improve surveillance and response activities related to infectious diseases.
AI Summary
This bill, the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, reauthorizes and revises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant program that supports state mosquito control programs. It expands the grant program to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and improve existing control programs. The bill also reauthorizes and revises the CDC's epidemiology and laboratory capacity grant program, which helps public health agencies enhance their surveillance and response activities related to infectious diseases, including mosquito and other vector-borne diseases. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the state of surveillance and control of mosquito-borne infectious diseases in the United States and its territories, including the state of preparedness for such activities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 01/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/345/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr345/BILLS-116hr345ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr345/BILLS-116hr345ih.pdf.pdf |
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