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US S3814

US S3814
Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act


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Introduced
03/10/2022
In Committee
03/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious dis- ease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, as well as improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. It amends the Public Health Service Act to: 1) include Tribal public health officials in biosurveillance efforts, 2) require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update data systems and integrate laboratory and public health data, 3) improve coordination and collaboration with other federal agencies and public health entities, and 4) authorize funding for these efforts. The bill also establishes a new section directing the Secretary, through the CDC, to continue developing infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance prediction, modeling, and forecasting of public health emergencies and outbreaks.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/10/2022)

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