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S.2640: Disease X Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Disease X Act This bill establishes a program to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and other medical countermeasures for unknown viral threats. Specifically, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority must carry out the program in consultation with the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasure Enterprise, which coordinates efforts related to medical countermeasures within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |