TRACE Act

The TRACE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3868, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to enhance the country's ability to track and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The bill proposes the establishment of a national system for testing, contact tracing, and monitoring of individuals who have been exposed to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.

Under the TRACE Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive testing and contact tracing program. This program would involve widespread testing of individuals for infectious diseases, as well as the identification and monitoring of individuals who have come into contact with those who have tested positive.

The bill also includes provisions for the recruitment and training of contact tracers, who would be responsible for reaching out to individuals who may have been exposed to infectious diseases and providing them with guidance on testing and quarantine measures. Additionally, the TRACE Act calls for the establishment of a public health workforce program to support the implementation of the testing and contact tracing program. Overall, the TRACE Act seeks to improve the country's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks by enhancing testing and contact tracing efforts. The bill aims to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protect the health and safety of the American public.