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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3968
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential 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
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