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Introduced
07/27/2023
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
07/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategic framework to improve the development and distribution of diagnostic tests in response to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategic framework to improve the development and distribution of diagnostic tests in response to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats, including infectious diseases that have the potential to cause a public health emergency. The framework will address domestic testing capacity, novel technologies, medical supply needs, distribution strategies, and assessment through drills and exercises. The Secretary is also authorized to contract with public and private entities to increase domestic capacity for rapid development, validation, authorization, manufacture, procurement, and distribution of diagnostic tests to state, local, and tribal health departments and other appropriate entities for public health response.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2672/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2672/BILLS-118s2672is.pdf |
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