Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022

Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to meet conditions related to notification and planning before terminating certain restrictions on imports and individuals entering the United States.

Current law authorizes HHS to restrict entries and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. HHS exercised this authority as part of its COVID-19 response, including to allow for the expulsion of undocumented migrants at the border without any asylum processing.

Under this bill, HHS may not terminate the restrictions for (1) at least 60 days after it notifies Congress of the end of the COVID-19 emergency, and (2) at least 30 days after it submits to Congress a plan for addressing the possible influx of migrants or imports resulting from lifting the restrictions.

Bill 117 HR 7458, also known as the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to public health and border security. The bill seeks to improve coordination between federal agencies responsible for public health and border security, in order to better protect the health and safety of Americans.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for developing strategies to address public health threats at the border. This task force will work to improve communication and collaboration between agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and other health risks.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance border security, such as increasing funding for border patrol agents and improving technology and infrastructure at ports of entry. These measures are intended to strengthen border security and prevent illegal immigration and the trafficking of drugs and other contraband. Overall, the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 aims to address the complex challenges at the intersection of public health and border security, in order to better protect the health and safety of Americans and ensure the security of the nation's borders.