118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3795 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

“To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Jun 5, 2023

Last action Jun 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 5, 2023

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Referred

Jun 9, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to develop a strategic plan that supports rapid deployment of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies. Specifically, ASPR must develop and periodically update a plan for rapid development, procurement, and distribution of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies, including laboratory and at-home tests. The plan must promote collaboration among government agencies and private sector stakeholders (e.g., manufacturers of diagnostic tests).

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jun 9, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 5, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 5, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.