PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4419 PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4419

Bill 118 hr 4419, also known as the PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish an advisory committee within the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) to provide recommendations and guidance on matters related to medical countermeasures for public health emergencies.

The bill outlines the composition of the advisory committee, which will consist of experts in various fields such as public health, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and biodefense. Members of the committee will be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and will serve for a term of three years.

The advisory committee will be responsible for advising the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the development, procurement, and distribution of medical countermeasures for public health emergencies. They will also provide recommendations on research priorities, regulatory issues, and other matters related to medical countermeasures. Overall, the PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023 aims to enhance the coordination and effectiveness of the PHEMCE in responding to public health emergencies by leveraging the expertise of a diverse group of experts. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that the US is better prepared to respond to future public health crises.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4419

Bill HR 4419 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4419 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4419's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 7, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4419

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Health

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Advisory bodiesEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4419

PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise, and for other purposes.

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