H.R. 4516 · 118th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Jul 10, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 14, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. JUL 10, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUL 10, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUL 10, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

2

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 14, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 10, 2023

Active