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HR 9476 117th Congress House Health

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022

Introduced: December 8, 2022 Introduced by: Larsen, Rick Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 8, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022

This bill establishes new, and expands existing, programs and activities to prevent and respond to seasonal and pandemic influenza (flu).

In particular, the bill addresses

  • flu vaccine development, manufacturing, and supply chains;
  • genomic sequencing, diagnostic tools, and other technologies to detect, prevent, and respond to flu; and
  • public health communications and related efforts to increase flu vaccination rates and access to antiviral medications.

The bill also sets out a process through which Congress may adjust discretionary spending limits to accommodate additional funding for health defense operations (e.g., flu-related activities).

What's happening now December 8, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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