ALERT Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-21T20:14:44Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4499 ALERT Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/21/2026, 8:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 4499

A bill introduced in the 119th Congress aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to mandate the Secretary of Health and Human Services to broaden and improve the National Healthcare Safety Network for the purpose of creating real-time infectious disease and public health surveillance capacities in nursing homes throughout the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 4499

Bill S 4499 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill S 4499 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2026. Bill S 4499's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 12, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4499

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4499

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and enhance the National Healthcare Safety Network to establish real time infectious disease and public health surveillance capabilities across nursing homes in the United States, and for other purposes.

Comments

Mina Walton

954

13 days ago

This bill is a disaster! It's gonna mess everything up for us. I can't believe they're even considering passing it. It's gonna be a nightmare for everyone. I'm so fed up with this nonsense.