To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill requires the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to develop a strategic plan that supports rapid deployment of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies. Specifically, ASPR must develop and periodically update a plan for rapid development, procurement, and distribution of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies, including laboratory and at-home tests. The plan must promote collaboration among government agencies and private sector stakeholders (e.g., manufacturers of diagnostic tests).
Chemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPublic-private cooperation
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
USA118th CongressHR-3795| House
| Updated: 6/9/2023
This bill requires the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to develop a strategic plan that supports rapid deployment of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies. Specifically, ASPR must develop and periodically update a plan for rapid development, procurement, and distribution of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies, including laboratory and at-home tests. The plan must promote collaboration among government agencies and private sector stakeholders (e.g., manufacturers of diagnostic tests).
Chemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPublic-private cooperation