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Public Health Improvement Act
3/31/2025, 4:02 PM
Summary of Bill S 999
One of the key provisions of the bill is to limit the scope of public health authorities, which would require the CDC to focus on core public health functions and prioritize resources accordingly. This would help streamline the agency's operations and ensure that it is better equipped to handle emergencies and outbreaks.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the CDC, such as requiring regular reporting on the agency's activities and expenditures. This would help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to protect public health. Overall, the CDC Reform Act aims to strengthen the CDC's ability to respond to public health threats and improve the agency's overall performance. By implementing these reforms, the bill seeks to ensure that the CDC is better equipped to protect the health and well-being of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of S 999
Public Health Improvement Act
This bill narrows the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with respect to the control of communicable diseases and renewals of public health emergencies. It also limits the priorities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to solely communicable diseases.
Specifically, the bill removes HHS' discretion to take measures it deems necessary to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. It also narrows the objectives and priorities of the CDC by removing noncommunicable diseases, injuries, occupational and environmental hazards, and discretionary priorities from its strategic plan.
Also, the bill removes the authority of HHS to renew a declaration of a public health emergency and instead requires Congress to issue a renewal.
The bill also limits the terms of the directors of the CDC and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to 12 years and requires members of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the CDC to be appointed by members of Congress and other officials (currently appointed by the director). Additionally, the bill transfers eight offices from the CDC to the NIH (e.g., the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health).
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Current Status of Bill S 999
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 999
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 999
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments
Cesar Shields
11 months ago
This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess everything up for me and my fam. Can't believe they're even considering this crap. It's gonna be a disaster, mark my words. Just wait and see what happens when this thing goes into effect. SMH.
