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To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate the Federal Government's collection and sharing of public health data to respond to public health emergencies.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3742

Bill 118 hr 3742, also known as the Public Health Data Improvement Act, aims to address the collection and sharing of public health data by the Federal Government during public health emergencies. The bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an evaluation of the current practices and procedures in place for collecting and sharing public health data.

The evaluation will focus on how effectively the Federal Government is able to gather and disseminate crucial public health information during times of crisis. This includes assessing the timeliness, accuracy, and accessibility of the data being collected, as well as the mechanisms in place for sharing this information with relevant stakeholders.

The goal of this evaluation is to identify any gaps or inefficiencies in the current system and make recommendations for improvements. By ensuring that the Federal Government has the necessary tools and processes in place to effectively respond to public health emergencies, the Public Health Data Improvement Act aims to better protect the health and safety of the American people.

Current Status of Bill HR 3742

Bill HR 3742 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2023. Bill HR 3742 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 26, 2023.  Bill HR 3742's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3742

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3742

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Chemical and biological weapons
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health information and medical records
- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3742

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate the Federal Government's collection and sharing of public health data to respond to public health emergencies.
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate the Federal Government's collection and sharing of public health data to respond to public health emergencies.

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