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S.1737: Global Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 20, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - May 20, 2021
Bill Summary
Global Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Act This bill establishes a task force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. Specifically, the bill establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force to ensure an integrated approach to preventing, detecting, preparing for, and responding to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 20, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |