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3/25/2025, 2:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1961
Bill 119 hr 1961, also known as the "Public Health Service Act Amendment," aims to make changes to the Public Health Service Act in order to improve the response to public health emergencies. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and implement a department-wide after-action program, which will evaluate the effectiveness of responses to public health emergencies and identify areas for improvement.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to establish a risk communication strategy, which will ensure that accurate and timely information is provided to the public during public health emergencies. This strategy aims to increase transparency and trust in the government's response to such emergencies.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1961 is to enhance the Department of Health and Human Services' ability to respond effectively to public health emergencies and to improve communication with the public during these crises.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to establish a risk communication strategy, which will ensure that accurate and timely information is provided to the public during public health emergencies. This strategy aims to increase transparency and trust in the government's response to such emergencies.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1961 is to enhance the Department of Health and Human Services' ability to respond effectively to public health emergencies and to improve communication with the public during these crises.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1961
Bill HR 1961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1961 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1961's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1961
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1961
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1961
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a department-wide after-action program and a risk communication strategy, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a department-wide after-action program and a risk communication strategy, and for other purposes.
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