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US HR3795

US HR3795
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to develop and update a plan for rapid development, authorization, scaling, procurement, and distribution of diagnostic tests and clinical/diagnostic laboratory testing capacity during public health emergencies. The plan aims to facilitate the development of diagnostics for novel threats and emerging diseases, and to coordinate public-private collaboration among government agencies and private-sector stakeholders such as laboratories and manufacturers. The Secretary must make the plan publicly available and submit a report to Congress evaluating the effectiveness of activities implemented under the plan.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/09/2023)

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