CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 13, 2020)
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 just happenedMar 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 13, 2020
- Mar 13, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 13, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 13, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House