A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 3530

This bill directs the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be the permanent coordinator for pandemic prevention and response for the federal government.

The coordinator shall, among other things (1) serve as the principal advisor to the President regarding pandemic prevention and response, and (2) lead interagency coordination for such prevention and response.

The coordinator may represent the United States in bilateral and multilateral discussions and agreements on matters relevant to such prevention and response.

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Current Status of Bill S 3530

Bill S 3530 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2020. Bill S 3530 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 18, 2020. Bill S 3530's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3530

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3530

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Executive Office of the President

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Federal officials

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3530

A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to designate an employee of the National Security Council to be responsible for pandemic prevention and response, and for other purposes.