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Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023
12/16/2024, 7:25 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4529
Bill 118 hr 4529, also known as the Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the public health guidance provided by federal agencies. The bill requires that all public health guidance issued by federal agencies be made publicly available on their websites within 24 hours of being issued.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all public health guidance must be based on scientific evidence and must undergo a thorough review process before being issued. This review process must include input from relevant stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals, scientists, and the public.
Furthermore, the bill requires federal agencies to regularly update and review their public health guidance to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date. Agencies must also provide a clear explanation of the scientific evidence and reasoning behind their guidance. Overall, the Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that the public has access to accurate and reliable public health information and that federal agencies are held accountable for the guidance they provide.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all public health guidance must be based on scientific evidence and must undergo a thorough review process before being issued. This review process must include input from relevant stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals, scientists, and the public.
Furthermore, the bill requires federal agencies to regularly update and review their public health guidance to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date. Agencies must also provide a clear explanation of the scientific evidence and reasoning behind their guidance. Overall, the Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that the public has access to accurate and reliable public health information and that federal agencies are held accountable for the guidance they provide.
Congressional Summary of HR 4529
Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023
This bill establishes certain standards and requirements for guidance documents that are issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The bill specifies that CDC guidance documents may not create, restrict, or revoke any right of any person, may not be treated as having the force and effect of law, are not binding on the public or state or local agencies, and may not require an individual to take or refrain from an action. The bill also requires the CDC to develop guidance documents with input from the public, including with respect to emerging public health situations.
The CDC must post a list of all its guidance documents on its website and provide for an appeals process to address complaints about any violations of the bill's requirements.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4529
Bill HR 4529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill HR 4529 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023. Bill HR 4529's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 627. as of November 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4529
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4529
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Employment and training programs
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Public participation and lobbying
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4529
Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023
Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023
Public Health Guidance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding guidance documents of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
Comments
Paul Crane
697
1 year ago
This bill is a joke, it's gonna mess everything up for us.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4529
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