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US HR1004

US HR1004
Promoting Public Health Information Act


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Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
02/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish the Public Health Information and Communications Advisory Committee for purposes of providing recommendations and reports, and to support educational initiatives on communication and dissemination of information during public health emergencies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Public Health Information and Communications Advisory Committee to provide recommendations and reports on the communication and dissemination of information during public health emergencies, including the impact of misinformation. The bill also directs the Secretary to award assistance for the development of evidence-based initiatives to promote fact-based public health and medical science information to the public and educate them on identifying misinformation, disinformation, and credible information. The bill authorizes $45 million per year from 2023 to 2027 to carry out these provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/24/2023)

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