Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3800 Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3800

Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act

This bill revises eligibility criteria and other aspects of a program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that supports a network of centers for public health preparedness.

Specifically, the bill makes nonprofits and institutions of higher education other than schools of public health eligible to participate in the program, whereas current participation is generally limited to accredited schools of public health. Further, the bill shifts the program's focus from curricula development and training public health practitioners to other areas, such as (1) researching and disseminating evidence-based practices to inform preparedness and response activities, and (2) providing technical assistance and expertise to health departments during public health emergencies.

The bill also repeals a demonstration program for improving the detection of pathogens likely to be used in bioterrorism attacks.

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Current Status of Bill S 3800

Bill S 3800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2022. Bill S 3800 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2022. Bill S 3800's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3800

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3800

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Health

Potential Impact Areas

Chemical and biological weaponsCommunity life and organizationEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMinority healthPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingState and local government operationsTerrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3800

Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization ActA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish and support a network of Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response.Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act

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