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PREDICT Act

3/13/2024, 2:37 AM

Summary of Bill S 2237

The PREDICT Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2237, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of the PREDICT Act is to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism and other forms of violence.

The bill includes provisions that would improve information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as with international partners. This would help to ensure that relevant intelligence is shared in a timely manner and that potential threats are identified and addressed before they can escalate.

Additionally, the PREDICT Act includes measures to enhance the training and resources available to law enforcement agencies, with a focus on improving their ability to respond to active shooter situations and other forms of violence. This would help to ensure that law enforcement officers are better prepared to handle emergencies and protect the public. Overall, the PREDICT Act aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism and violence, by improving information sharing, training, and resources for law enforcement agencies. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to enhance national security, while critics raise concerns about potential privacy implications and the need for adequate oversight.

Current Status of Bill S 2237

Bill S 2237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill S 2237 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2023.  Bill S 2237's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2237

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2237

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2237

PREDICT Act
PREDICT Act
Public health Response and Emergency Detection through Integrated wastewater Community Testing Act
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to establish, maintain, or improve activities related to the detection and monitoring of infectious diseases through wastewater for public health emergency preparedness and response purposes, and for other purposes.

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