CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
2/8/2022, 11:17 PMCongressional Summary of HR 6274
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants.
Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables such entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make modifications to the program after such consultation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6274
Bill HR 6274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6274 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6274's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 13, 2020Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6274
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6274
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsMinority healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6274
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness ActTo improve State, local, and tribal public health security.CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness ActComments
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