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CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

12/29/2022, 10:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3968

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.

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 these entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make certain modifications to the program after the consultation.

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Current Status of Bill S 3968

Bill S 3968 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2022. Bill S 3968 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2022.  Bill S 3968's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3968

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3968

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3968

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
A bill to improve State, local, and Tribal public health security.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3968

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat
Bernard Sanders
Bernard Sanders
VermontIndependent
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
New MexicoDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
New JerseyDemocrat

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