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Introduced
07/26/2023
07/26/2023
In Committee
07/26/2023
07/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to regional biocontainment laboratories for maintaining surge capacity for purposes of responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases or acts of bioterrorism.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to establish or maintain at least 12 regional biocontainment laboratories in the United States. These laboratories will conduct biomedical research to support public health and medical preparedness for, and rapid response to, biological agents, including emerging infectious diseases. The bill requires the laboratories to undergo oversight activities and report any safety incidents to the Secretary. It also establishes a Board to make recommendations to the Secretary on improving procedures and practices within the funded laboratories and ensuring coordination of federally funded activities. The bill authorizes $52 million per year for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2538/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2538/BILLS-118s2538is.pdf |
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