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US S2333

US S2333
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act


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Introduced
07/18/2023
In Committee
07/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes certain programs under the Public Health Service Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response. Key provisions include: - Temporarily reassigning state and local personnel during a public health emergency, expanding the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program, improving medical readiness and response capabilities, and establishing a pilot program to support state medical stockpiles. - Enhancing domestic wastewater surveillance for pathogen detection, combating antimicrobial resistance, strengthening the Strategic National Stockpile, and advancing medical countermeasures for viral threats with pandemic potential. - Supporting individuals with disabilities, older adults, and other at-risk individuals during emergency responses, establishing national advisory committees, and researching the long-term health effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection. - Strengthening biosecurity through measures like a no-fault reporting system and limitations on certain research in countries of concern. - Improving notification procedures and reporting requirements related to drug shortages and supply chains.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202. (on 09/06/2023)

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