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CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

Introduced: March 13, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 13, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants.

Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables such entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make modifications to the program after such consultation.

What's happening now March 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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