118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1305 — SUPER BUGS Act of 2023

“To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to formulate a strategy for the Federal Government to secure support from foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and other appropriate entities to facilitate the development and commercialization of qualified pandemic or epidemic products, and for other purposes.”

International affairs

Introduced Mar 1, 2023

Last action Mar 1, 2023

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Mar 1, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to seek to enter into arrangements with foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and other appropriate entities to facilitate the development and commercialization of qualified pandemic or epidemic products, which include drugs, biological products, and medical devices. HHS shall report to Congress a strategy for achieving this goal.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 1, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 1, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.