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Tracking Pathogens Act

USA117th CongressHR-7152| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2022
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tracking Pathogens Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take specified actions related to the genomic sequencing of pathogens. Specifically, the CDC must issue guidance on sharing specimens and other activities to support collaboration in the genomic sequencing of pathogens. The CDC must also strengthen and expand activities related to the use of genomic sequencing of pathogens in public health surveillance, including by providing technical assistance to health departments. The CDC may award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to academic and other laboratories related to these activities. In addition, the CDC must establish through public health agencies (or partnerships of such agencies) centers of excellence to promote innovation in pathogen genomics and molecular epidemiology.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3534
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 31, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3534
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 21, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act
  • S 117-3534: Tracking Pathogens Act
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Tracking Pathogens Act

USA117th CongressHR-7152| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2022
Tracking Pathogens Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take specified actions related to the genomic sequencing of pathogens. Specifically, the CDC must issue guidance on sharing specimens and other activities to support collaboration in the genomic sequencing of pathogens. The CDC must also strengthen and expand activities related to the use of genomic sequencing of pathogens in public health surveillance, including by providing technical assistance to health departments. The CDC may award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to academic and other laboratories related to these activities. In addition, the CDC must establish through public health agencies (or partnerships of such agencies) centers of excellence to promote innovation in pathogen genomics and molecular epidemiology.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3534
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 31, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3534
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 21, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act
  • S 117-3534: Tracking Pathogens Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsEmergency medical services and trauma careGeneticsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical educationMedical researchPublic-private cooperation