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Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act

USA116th CongressS-3309| Senate 
| Updated: 2/13/2020
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act This bill modifies funding mechanisms for the Public Health Emergency Fund and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report specified information to Congress related to public health emergencies that are infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorist attacks, or disasters. Specifically, HHS must, upon determination of a public health emergency, convene a group of federal officials to prepare monthly reports concerning such matters as funding, collaboration, and best practices. The GAO must (1) report on, among other topics, the capacity of the public health system to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks and how funds for public health emergencies have been expended within the last two years; and (2) issue a post-emergency report on response efforts by government entities.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

AppropriationsChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesTerrorism

Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act

USA116th CongressS-3309| Senate 
| Updated: 2/13/2020
Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act This bill modifies funding mechanisms for the Public Health Emergency Fund and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report specified information to Congress related to public health emergencies that are infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorist attacks, or disasters. Specifically, HHS must, upon determination of a public health emergency, convene a group of federal officials to prepare monthly reports concerning such matters as funding, collaboration, and best practices. The GAO must (1) report on, among other topics, the capacity of the public health system to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks and how funds for public health emergencies have been expended within the last two years; and (2) issue a post-emergency report on response efforts by government entities.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesTerrorism