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CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional 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, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6274

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6274

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health programs administration and funding
- Indian social and development programs
- Minority health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6274

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
To improve State, local, and tribal public health security.
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6274

Ruben Gallego
Ruben Gallego
ArizonaDemocrat

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