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S.1821: Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 17, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the President to appoint a National Director of Pandemic Preparedness and Response to strengthen, expand, and coordinate domestic pandemic influenza preparedness activities. Establishes the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Policy Coordinating Committee to develop an Interagency Preparedness Plan. Requires states to have an approved state preparedness plan...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Oct. 5, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.) |