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Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act

3/12/2024, 5:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 1995

Bill 118 s 1995, also known as the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve and strengthen the public health infrastructure in the United States in order to better respond to public health emergencies and protect the health and safety of all Americans.

The bill proposes several key provisions, including increased funding for public health agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. This funding would be used to improve the capacity of these agencies to detect, prevent, and respond to public health threats, such as infectious diseases, natural disasters, and bioterrorism.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national public health data system to better track and monitor public health trends and outcomes. This system would help public health officials identify emerging health threats and allocate resources more effectively. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance the training and education of public health professionals, as well as to improve coordination and communication between different levels of government and public health agencies. Overall, the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act aims to strengthen the nation's public health infrastructure in order to better protect the health and safety of all Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that investing in public health infrastructure is crucial for preventing and responding to future public health crises.

Current Status of Bill S 1995

Bill S 1995 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1995 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023.  Bill S 1995's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2100) as of June 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1995

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1995

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1995

Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act
Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act
A bill to support public health infrastructure.

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