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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance national health security by establishing two key strategies: a Biological Attribution Strategy and an Early Warning Strategy. The Biological Attribution Strategy requires federal agencies to develop a comprehensive plan for identifying the source, cause, and origin of biological hazards and potential pandemic pathogens, including defining each agency's routine duties, determining trigger levels for attribution investigations, and developing new technologies for diagnostic and sequencing capabilities. The Early Warning Strategy aims to create a robust early warning system for biological, chemical, and radiological threats, with objectives including early threat identification, understanding threat prevalence, detecting threats from diverse sources like wastewater and transportation hubs, and rapidly deploying technologies during public health events. The bill mandates coordination among federal agencies, state and local public health entities, private sector partners, and academic institutions to streamline programs, eliminate duplication, and ensure a comprehensive approach to national health security. Key agencies involved include the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, who will work together to develop and implement these strategies.

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