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S.3968: CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 30, 2022
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 30, 2022
Bill Summary
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 30, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) |