118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4516To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Jul 10, 2023
Last action Jul 14, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
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Referred
Jul 14, 2023
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Committee
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House floor
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands the required components of the National Health Security Strategy (a coordinated strategy among federal, state, and local entities to address public health emergencies). Specifically, the National Health Security Strategy must address (1) coordination of federal efforts related to biological attribution (i.e., determining the source of biological hazards and pathogens of pandemic potential); and (2) early warning of emerging biological, chemical, and radiological threats, including synthetic drugs and fentanyl.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.