Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act

3/5/2024, 1:44 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.
Bill 118 s 2333, also known as the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to enhance the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, such as pandemics and natural disasters. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2019, by Senator Richard Burr.

The main provisions of the bill include:

1. Strengthening the coordination and communication between federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector partners, in order to improve the response to public health emergencies. 2. Enhancing the nation's medical countermeasure stockpile to ensure that essential supplies, such as vaccines and medications, are readily available in the event of a public health crisis. 3. Improving the training and readiness of healthcare providers and first responders to effectively respond to public health emergencies. 4. Enhancing the ability of the Department of Health and Human Services to respond to public health emergencies by providing additional funding and resources. Overall, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act aims to ensure that the United States is better prepared to respond to public health emergencies and protect the health and safety of its citizens. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2333

Introduced on
2023-07-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.
Bill 118 s 2333, also known as the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to enhance the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, such as pandemics and natural disasters. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2019, by Senator Richard Burr.

The main provisions of the bill include:

1. Strengthening the coordination and communication between federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector partners, in order to improve the response to public health emergencies. 2. Enhancing the nation's medical countermeasure stockpile to ensure that essential supplies, such as vaccines and medications, are readily available in the event of a public health crisis. 3. Improving the training and readiness of healthcare providers and first responders to effectively respond to public health emergencies. 4. Enhancing the ability of the Department of Health and Human Services to respond to public health emergencies by providing additional funding and resources. Overall, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act aims to ensure that the United States is better prepared to respond to public health emergencies and protect the health and safety of its citizens. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
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Advanced technology and technological innovations•
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Aging•
Biological and life sciences•
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Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Chemical and biological weapons•
Child health•
Competition and antitrust•
Congressional oversight•
Congressional-executive branch relations•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Disability and paralysis•
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Emergency planning and evacuation•
Evidence and witnesses•
Federal officials•
First responders and emergency personnel•
Freedom of information•
Genetics•
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management•
Government information and archives•
Government lending and loan guarantees•
Government studies and investigations•
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances•
Health care coverage and access•
Health information and medical records•
Health personnel•
Health programs administration and funding•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Health technology, devices, supplies•
Higher education•
Immunology and vaccination•
Infectious and parasitic diseases•
Insects•
Intergovernmental relations•
International scientific cooperation•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Licensing and registrations•
Manufacturing•
Medical research•
Medical tests and diagnostic methods•
Military civil functions•
Military personnel and dependents•
National and community service•
Natural disasters•
Nuclear weapons•
Prescription drugs•
Public contracts and procurement•
Public-private cooperation•
Research administration and funding•
Research and development•
Scientific communication•
Service industries•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations•
Solid waste and recycling•
State and local government operations•
Strategic materials and reserves•
Student aid and college costs•
Veterans' medical care•
Water quality•
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Latest Action9/6/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.