CARE Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-25T14:45:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1961 CARE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1961

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Health

Alternate 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.