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US S2434

US S2434
PACCARB Act Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Act


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

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to continue the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic- Resistant Bacteria, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Act (PACCARB Act), amends the Public Health Service Act to continue the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (the "Advisory Council"). The Advisory Council is tasked with advising and providing recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the existing Antimicrobial Resistance Task Force, on federal programs and activities aimed at reducing or combating antimicrobial-resistant bacteria or fungi that pose a public health threat. The bill also requires the Task Force to develop and submit a plan every 5 years regarding federal efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance, informed by the Advisory Council's input.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/20/2023)

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