CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

2/8/2022, 11:23 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3486

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3486

Bill S 3486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill S 3486 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2020.  Bill S 3486's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3486

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3486

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsMinority health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3486

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness ActCDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness ActA bill to improve State, local, and tribal public health security.
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