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US S3799PREVENT Pandemics Act Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act
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Introduced
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
In Committee
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prepare for, and respond to, existing viruses, emerging new threats, and pandemics.
AI Summary
This bill, the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act (PREVENT Pandemics Act), aims to strengthen federal and state preparedness, improve public health preparedness and response capacity, accelerate research and countermeasure discovery, and modernize and strengthen the supply chain for vital medical products. The bill establishes a National Task Force to review the United States' preparedness for and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, enhances the authorities and strategic planning of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and creates an Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal activities. The bill also supports state and local public health security, improves public health data capabilities, revitalizes the public health workforce, and enhances research and development for medical countermeasures. Additionally, the bill provisions aim to modernize and strengthen the medical product supply chain, including by authorizing a pilot program to support state strategic medical stockpiles.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3799/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3799/BILLS-117s3799is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3799/BILLS-117s3799is.pdf.pdf |
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