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Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 1:34 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9205
Bill 117 hr 9205, also known as the Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide flexibility to federal agencies and healthcare providers in responding to public health emergencies.
The bill aims to streamline the process for federal agencies to declare public health emergencies, allowing for a quicker and more efficient response to emerging health threats. It also seeks to provide additional funding and resources to healthcare providers to ensure they have the necessary tools to respond effectively to public health emergencies.
Additionally, the Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022 includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to public health emergencies. This includes establishing clear communication channels and protocols for sharing information and resources during a crisis. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to enhance the nation's ability to respond to public health emergencies in a timely and effective manner, ultimately protecting the health and safety of the American people.
The bill aims to streamline the process for federal agencies to declare public health emergencies, allowing for a quicker and more efficient response to emerging health threats. It also seeks to provide additional funding and resources to healthcare providers to ensure they have the necessary tools to respond effectively to public health emergencies.
Additionally, the Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022 includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to public health emergencies. This includes establishing clear communication channels and protocols for sharing information and resources during a crisis. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to enhance the nation's ability to respond to public health emergencies in a timely and effective manner, ultimately protecting the health and safety of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 9205
Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022
This bill allows specified COVID-19 funding that was made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to also be used to address monkeypox. (Monkeypox is a viral disease that is endemic to parts of Africa and causes symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 9205
Bill HR 9205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 21, 2022. Bill HR 9205 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 21, 2022. Bill HR 9205's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 24, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9205
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9205
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9205
Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022
Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022
To allow certain public health funds appropriated by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to be used to address the monkeypox public health emergency.
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