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Improving Public Health Preparedness Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3837
Bill 118 hr 3837, also known as the Improving Public Health Preparedness Act, aims to enhance the United States' ability to respond to public health emergencies. The bill focuses on improving coordination between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as strengthening the country's public health infrastructure.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a National Public Health Emergency Response Fund, which would provide funding for preparedness and response efforts in the event of a public health crisis. This fund would help ensure that resources are readily available to address emergencies such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, or bioterrorism threats.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve communication and information sharing between public health agencies at all levels of government. This would help ensure that critical information is quickly disseminated to those who need it most during a crisis. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance the training and education of public health professionals, as well as to improve the coordination of medical countermeasure distribution in the event of an emergency. Overall, the Improving Public Health Preparedness Act aims to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to public health emergencies by enhancing coordination, communication, and resources across all levels of government.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a National Public Health Emergency Response Fund, which would provide funding for preparedness and response efforts in the event of a public health crisis. This fund would help ensure that resources are readily available to address emergencies such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, or bioterrorism threats.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve communication and information sharing between public health agencies at all levels of government. This would help ensure that critical information is quickly disseminated to those who need it most during a crisis. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance the training and education of public health professionals, as well as to improve the coordination of medical countermeasure distribution in the event of an emergency. Overall, the Improving Public Health Preparedness Act aims to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to public health emergencies by enhancing coordination, communication, and resources across all levels of government.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3837
Bill HR 3837 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3837 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023.  Bill HR 3837's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3837
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3837
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Intergovernmental relations
- Strategic materials and reserves
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3837
Improving Public Health Preparedness Act
Improving Public Health Preparedness Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delegate primary responsibility for maintaining the Strategic National Stockpile to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3837
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